Mayowa and the Sea of Words
By Chibundu Onuzo
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Ten-year-old Mayowa discovers she can 'book jump,' a secret ability to harness emotions from books and channel them into others. Guided by her eccentric Grandpa Edward, she embarks on a thrilling adventure to use her newfound power to help refugees. However, not all book jumpers share her noble intentions, leading Mayowa into a perilous battle of morality and magic.
About the author
Chibundu Onuzo is a talented British-Nigerian author who loves telling stories about people and places. She wrote the popular book 'The Spider King's Daughter'. Chibundu enjoys sharing her imagination with readers and hopes her stories inspire children to be curious and creative. She believes everyone has their own special story to tell.
Pages
288 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
Published
2026
Community rating
Average score: 5
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