Algonquin Young Readers

The Jumbie God's Revenge: A Spine-Tingling Adventure in the Caribbean

A Storm of Fury and Fear

The Jumbie God's Revenge, the latest installment in the acclaimed Jumbies series, plunges readers into a world of heart-pounding suspense and chilling thrills. A ferocious hurricane, unlike any seen before, descends upon Corinne's seaside village, tearing through everything in its path. This is no ordinary storm, but a manifestation of Huracan, the vengeful god of wind and rain, wielding lightning like a deadly weapon.

A Race Against Time to Avert Catastrophe

Corinne initially suspects Mama D'Leau, the powerful and cruel jumbie who rules the ocean, is responsible for the devastation. However, as a second, even more violent storm engulfs the island, driving villagers to seek refuge in the mountains, Corinne uncovers a shocking truth: Huracan, the god himself, is behind the chaos.

With time running out and her island home teetering on the brink of destruction, Corinne embarks on a perilous mission. Alongside her friends and even some unexpected allies, she must uncover the source of Huracan's wrath and appease him before it's too late.

A Tapestry of Caribbean Lore and Courage

The Jumbie God's Revenge masterfully weaves together Caribbean and West African folklore, creating a richly imagined world steeped in magic and danger. The story resonates with powerful themes of community, heroism, and the indomitable spirit of those who fight for what they believe in.

**This thrilling adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last.** Prepare to be captivated by a story that will leave you breathless and haunted long after you turn the final page.

<p>The Secret Of Dreadwillow Carse</p>

<p>In the centre of the verdant Monarchy lies Dreadwillow Carse, a desolate bog the people of the land do their best to ignore. Little is known about it except an ominous warning: If any monarch enters Dreadwillow Carse, then the Monarchy will fall. Twelve-year-old Princess Jeniah yearns to know what the marsh could conceal that might topple her family's thousand-year reign.</p>

<p>After a chance meeting, Princess Jeniah strikes a secret deal with Aon, a girl from a nearby village: Aon will explore the Carse on the princess's behalf, and Jeniah will locate Aon's missing father. But when Aon doesn't return from the Carse, a guilt-stricken Jeniah must try and rescue her friend - even if it means risking the entire Monarchy. In this thrilling modern fairytale, Brian Farrey has created an exciting new world where friendship is more powerful than fate and the most important thing is to question everything.</p>

<p>The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class - Book 2 - Rohan Murthy Has A Plan</p>

<p>A creative kid with ambitious dreams of launching his own pet business starts babysitting the class guinea pig in this big-hearted story from an award-winning author.</p>

<p>Rohan Murthy dreams of running a successful business like his creative and kind mom. When Mrs. Z announces that Curiosity Academy needs to raise money for a school garden, Rohan sees the chance to launch his dreams right away! He'll start a pet care company to help the people of Peppermint Falls look after their dogs, hamsters, fish, snakes, lizards . . . anything but cats. With hard work, some glittery posters, and the help of his friends from Mrs. Z's class, Rohan knows he can do a lot for the school garden.</p>

<p>His parents point out just one small problem: Rohan has never taken care of an animal before. They think he doesn't even like touching animals. (There is a reason cats aren't on his list.) To prove his parents wrong, Rohan volunteers to spend a weekend watching over Honey, the class guinea pig. But Honey appears surprisingly anxious, which makes Rohan nervous as well. When his big dreams meet his secret fears, what will Rohan do?</p>

<p>The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class - Book 1 - Emma Mckenna, Full Out</p>

<p>From a New York Times bestselling author, cheerleader Emma McKenna is thrilled for her first day at a new school–but when her former best friend (now her enemy) shows up in class, Emma’s quest to start over socially may take a tumble.</p>

<p>Emma McKenna can’t wait for third grade at the brand-new Curiosity Academy. She’ll have a cool teacher who wears high-tops and science earrings. She’ll meet interesting classmates from all over Peppermint Falls. Best of all, she’ll get a fresh start after last year’s talent-show disaster left her with that awful nickname. It’s going to be the best year ever!</p>

<p>Then Lucy walks into Mrs. Z’s room.</p>

<p>Lucy, Emma’s best-friend-turned-enemy.</p>

<p>Lucy, who gave Emma that nickname and spread it all over school!</p>

<p>Emma’s fresh start is doomed . . . unless she can make friends before Lucy ruins everything.</p>

<p>So Emma sets out to be pals with everyone, just like her favorite animal, the capybara. As her classmates argue over the choice of a new school mascot, Emma stays quiet and doesn’t pick sides. (The last thing she needs is another enemy.) But maybe speaking up could be the thing that helps her really connect with her class—and saves her at last from third-grade doom.</p>

<p>Both sweetly poignant in its attention to kids’ worries and friendships and laugh-out-loud funny in its storytelling, with black-and-white illustrations throughout by Pura Belpré Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Emma McKenna, Full Out is the perfect launch for the exciting new Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class chapter-book series.</p>

<p>The Girl Who Drank The Moon</p>

<p>'This beautifully written, darkly funny coming-of-age story will enchant and entertain' Daily Mail</p>

<p>Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the Forest, Xan, is in fact a good witch who shares her home with a wise Swamp Monster and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon. Xan rescues the children and delivers them to welcoming families on the other side of the forest, nourishing the babies with starlight on the journey.</p>

<p>One year, Xan accidentally feeds a baby moonlight instead of starlight, filling the ordinary child with extraordinary magic. Xan decides she must raise this girl, whom she calls Luna, as her own. As Luna's thirteenth birthday approaches, her magic begins to emerge - with dangerous consequences. Meanwhile, a young man from the Protectorate is determined to free his people by killing the witch. Deadly birds with uncertain intentions flock nearby. A volcano, quiet for centuries, rumbles just beneath the earth's surface. And the woman with the Tiger's heart is on the prowl . . .</p>

<p>The Newbery Medal winner from the author of the highly acclaimed novel&nbsp;The Witch's Boy.</p>

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<p>Love, Ish</p>

<p>Mars is where I belong. Do you know how sometimes you just know a thing? My mom says that falling in love is like that, that the first time she saw Dad, she just knew. That's how I feel about Mars: I just know. I'm smart and interesting and focused, and I'm working on getting along better with people. I'll learn some jokes. A sense of humour is going to be important. It always is. That's what my dad always says. Maybe jokes will be the things that will help us all to survive. Not just me, because there's no "me" in "team," right? This is about all of us. Together. What makes me a survivor? Mars is going to make me a survivor. You'll see.</p>