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.
"What a joyful, vibrant story! A book for the heart. Thank you Sabine Adeyinka for bringing it all back: the games, fiery chants, chasing leke leke, inter-house-sport thrills and other gems of Nigerian childhood."
"I really enjoyed this delightful school story! There are midnight feasts and sporting triumphs enough to please any Malory Towers fan – but it’s also a thoughtful story of friendship, standing up for what you believe in, and why access to education matters."
"A colourful read, it also explores the themes of justice, class and poverty."
"Adeyinka has crafted a traditional boarding school tale, full of midnight feasts and night-time drama. However, the culturally specific class-based conflict, which sees Jummy risk her own security to help the less fortunate friend, elevates it to the top of a crowded genre."
"An enthralling twist on the boarding school novel . . . Adeyinka’s debut is full of old-fashioned fun: midnight feasts and sporting escapades, plus crocodiles, minus mobile phones. But justice is at the heart of this book . . ."
". . . beautifully told, with powerful and emotive writing. Filled with passionate characters, this is a joyous read filled with hope."
"Malory Towers-like adventure collides with themes of justice . . . an inspiring tale . . ."
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| Book Trim | 130 x 198mm |
| Number of Pages | 300 |
| ISBN (Paperback) | 978-978-998-789-4 |
| Release Date | December 14, 2022 |
| Genre | Young Adult |
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