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Jummy at the River School

Sabine Adeyinka

Jummy at the River School

Subjects

  • Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
  • Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
  • Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
  • Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills

Average rating

4 out 5

8 reviews

 

A glorious boarding school adventure set in Nigeria - a story of friendship, empathy and fighting for what you believe in. ‘What a joyful, vibrant story! A book for the heart’ EFUA TRAORE, author of Children of the Quicksands Jummy has won a place at the River School, the finest girls’ boarding school in Nigeria. Nothing can dampen her spirits, not even when she learns that her best friend Caro won’t be joining her. By the Shine-Shine River, school is everything Jummy dreamt of, with friendly new girls, midnight feasts and sporting prizes - but when Caro suddenly arrives at the school to work, not to learn, Jummy must bring all her friends together to help. Based on the author’s own experience of attending boarding school in Nigeria A joyful, glorious collision of classic boarding-school story with vibrant 1990s Nigeria Jummy investigates an intriguing mystery as her best friend from home turns up at the school Continue the adventure in books 2 and 3, Time to Shine at the River School and Three Cheers for the River School!   

Reviews

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I was so happy that Nile house won the Harmattan Games all because of Jummy. My favourite character were Caro, Ngozi or Gemini or Jummy.

Captain Flopsy Armadillo 04.08.2025

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My favourite characters are Jumoke (Jummy), Caro, Ngozi, Bukky and Francessa. I recommend this book.

Professor Aspidistra Sherbet 17.07.2024

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It was nice

Empress Jewel Scratchings 05.06.2024

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It is a brilliant story about friendship and perseverance. My favourite character is Jummy because she is very sporty and caring. A great book for 9 - 11

Baroness Rose Teacup 10.09.2023

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I loved it! It made me want to keep reading for ever! Top 10 books I’ve ever read

Professor Blueberry Paddington 25.08.2022