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When Life Gives You Mangoes

By Kereen Getten

Adjectives

mysterious heartfelt adventurous

Genres

Mystery Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Clara lives in the quiet village of Sycamore, enjoying mangoes and rainy adventures with her best friend, Gaynah. However, she can't recall anything from the previous summer. When Rudy, a quirky girl from England, arrives, Clara's world shifts. As they explore the island together, uncovering old family secrets, Clara's memories begin to resurface. With the island's storms approaching, she must confront the truth of what happened last year.

About the author

Kereen Getten is a talented author from Jamaica who grew up in the UK. She loves to write exciting stories about friendship, adventure, and mystery. One of her most popular books is 'When Life Gives You Mangoes', which many children enjoy reading. Kereen hopes her stories inspire children to be curious and brave.

Pages

224 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2020

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