Jummy at the River School
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By Sabine Adeyinka
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5 reviews
Jummy has won a place at 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. School is everything
Jummy dreamt of – but when Caro suddenly arrives at the school
to work, not to learn, Jummy must bring all her friends together
to help.
Reviews
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
I loved the boarding school setting, the language, and the focus on food! I felt the story wandered, though, which meant my attention did too.
I never thought about the fact that Nigeria had boarding schools but now I know. It felt a bit like a Nigerian version of Mallory towers with kind girls and means girl and pupils having to overcome difficulties . The text is not complex but there are lots of Nigerian words to contend with so I would say it is aimed at yr4+
I loved it!
It made me want to keep reading for ever!
Top 10 books I’ve ever read
For anyone who likes a boarding school adventure. Jummy is an instantly likeable main character who has gained a place at the prestigious River School. With a host of mischievous, fun characters as well as love-to-hate enemies, Jummy learns some truths about the fairness of life. A heart warming tale of friendship overcoming adversity alongside a joyous celebration of Nigerian culture - a must read!
