Yomi and the Power of the Yumboes

While on a trip to Senegal, Yomi and Kay are approached by a Yumboe - a fairy-like creature - who asks for their help. Will they be able to protect her and her hidden city from the hunters?

About the author

Davina Tijani is a speculative fiction writer for adults and children with a passion for world mythology, which she enjoys incorporating into her writing. She grew up an avid lover of films and books - especially Star Wars, which sparked a lifelong love of storytelling in all its forms. Davina was born in London, United Kingdom where she currently lives.Adam Douglas-Bagley is an illustrator and storyteller from South London with a deep passion for creating fantastical worlds and populating them with an array of whimsical characters. He has always created illustrations with a story in mind and many of the books Adam read as a child still heavily inspire his work today. He hopes to one day inspire the next generation of illustrators to pick up a pencil and start spinning their own tales. Adam won a Commended place in the 2020 FAB Prize.

Summary

While on a trip to Senegal, Yomi and Kay are approached by a Yumboe – a fairy-like creature – who asks for their help. Will they be able to protect her and her hidden city from the hunters?

Product details

• Authors: Davina Tijani
• Assisted by: Adam Douglas-Bagley (Illustration)
• Publisher: Little Tiger Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 9
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.2024
• EAN: 9781788956130
• ISBN: 978-1-78895-613-0
• No. of pages: 160
• Series: The Nkara Chronicles
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents, JUVENILE FICTION / Girls & Women, JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / African, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Friendship, Little Tiger Fiction Studio, Pokemon Percy Jackson Beast Quest, moon magic moonstone hidden city fairy yumboes, books for 6 7 8 9 year olds books for boys books for girls