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If you loved how The Jumbies weaved Caribbean folklore into Corinne’s battle against dark spirits, you’ll be drawn to Akata Witch. Sunny, an outsider who discovers her magical heritage in Nigeria, must join a team of young Leopard People to stop a dangerous criminal. Like Corinne, Sunny faces supernatural threats rooted in myth, and the vibrant cultural backdrop makes the magic feel real and thrilling.
If you enjoyed watching Corinne’s courage and self-discovery as she confronted the jumbies, Bayou Magic offers a similar journey. Maddy spends the summer with her grandmother in the Louisiana bayou, discovering both her magical legacy and the importance of protecting her home. Maddy’s growth from uncertain to brave echoes Corinne’s arc, and her connection to magical forces makes her victory all the more rewarding.
If the action and momentum of Corinne’s quest in The Jumbies kept you turning pages, you’ll race through The Serpent’s Secret. Kiranmala is swept into a wild journey full of monsters, magic, and Bengali legends the moment her parents disappear. The quick-moving story, packed with twists and daring escapes, makes for a breathless read.
If you loved the vivid, magical landscape and the sense that the woods in The Jumbies were alive with secrets, you’ll be enchanted by The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Luna is raised by a good witch, a tiny dragon, and a poetic swamp monster, all in a land brimming with mystical rules and history. The lush worldbuilding draws you into a setting where magic and danger are everywhere.
If the eerie, menacing magic and terrifying jumbies in The Jumbies intrigued you, Root Magic will chill and delight you too. Set in rural South Carolina, Jez learns rootwork from her uncle just as sinister forces threaten her family. The story’s shadowy magic and folklore, along with real dangers lurking in the night, create that same spine-tingling atmosphere.
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