Mayowa and the Sea of Words
by Chibundu Onuzo, Paula Zorite
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Pub Date 20 Jun 2024 | Archive Date 13 Jun 2024
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (UK & ANZ) | Bloomsbury Children's Books
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Description
The first title in a dazzlingly imaginative adventure trilogy about one girl's power to change the world through the magic of book-jumping.
Perfect for fans of Pages & Co. Amari and the Night Brothers and The Book of Stolen Dreams.
WARNING: DO NOT JUMP ON THIS BOOK!
Have you ever jumped on a book? Perhaps not. Most people would think it was a rather unusual thing to do.
Ten-year-old Mayowa has always thought that her Grandpa Edward, who dyes his beard emerald green and jumps on books in private, is rather unusual too. Until one day she jumps on a book for herself, and uncovers a huge family secret …
Mayowa can book jump.
By jumping on a book, she can harness the emotions inside it and channel them directly into other people. And when the opportunity to use her power to save the lives of countless refugees presents itself, Mayowa wants to jump in with both feet.
But Mayowa and her grandpa aren’t the only book jumpers in existence. And not everybody wants to use this power for good …
Brimming with heart, Mayowa and the Sea of Words is a modern classic in the making. Perfect for everyone who knows the true power of a good book …
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781526660992 |
| PRICE | £12.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 304 |
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Featured Reviews
Erin H, Librarian
This is an incredible story, with a powerful twist. Mayowa is spending time with her grandfather this summer but he is an odd character with a bright green beard and penchant for jumping on books.
May’s mother is not keen on the jumping on books and has banned the activity for May. Over the course of the summer, Mayowa learns a lot about her grandfather and the reasons for book jumping, or logosalterting as it is formally called. He can channel emotions through stories to those around him. Sending courage to May when she climbs too high in a tree or compassion to those on a protest to protect refugees.
May discovers she too can logosalter and just in time as it turns out someone else has this ability and are using their power for evil! Can May and her grandpa combat those who wish to stop refugees entering the UK? Are they strong enough to share compassion, empathy and understanding?
Wonderfully written, this story highlights the power of words when used for good. It celebrates refugees and their unique experiences and courage. The relationship between May and those around her is special and she is very loved. Not to mention powerful!
Heartwarming and lovely, this is a story worth spending time with.
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