In this thrilling third installment of the Jumbies series, Corinne faces her greatest challenge yet when the powerful god Huracan unleashes catastrophic storms on her beloved island. Blending rich Caribbean and West African mythology, the story explores themes of community, courage, and the delicate balance between humanity and nature. Corinne's quest to appease the enraged deity requires her to understand ancient traditions, confront powerful jumbies, and forge alliances in a race against time. This action-packed adventure is perfect for readers aged 8-11 who enjoy fantasy, mythology, and stories of heroism.
The scariest and most heart-pounding installment of the highly praised and popular Jumbies series! Huracan summons the wind and rain and wields lightning like a sword. He doesn’t miss and he never falters. He will destroy everything in his path if he desires. When an out-of-season hurricane sweeps through Corinne’s seaside village, she knows it’s not an ordinary storm. At first Corinne believes Mama D’Leau, the powerful and cruel jumbie who rules the ocean, has caused the hurricane. Then an even more ferocious storm wrecks the island, sending villagers fleeing their houses for shelter in the mountains, and Corinne discovers the chaos wasn’t caused by a jumbie, but by an angry god, Huracan. Corinne, with the help of her friends and even some of her enemies, must race against time to find out what has angered Huracan and try to fix it before her island home is destroyed forever. The Jumbie God’s Revenge blends Caribbean and West African tales to present powerful themes of community and heroism in a thrilling action adventure.