Mayowa and the Sea of Words

What do our readers think of Mayowa and the Sea of Words? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the magical idea of book jumping, the exciting adventure and Mayowa’s courage, compassion and rebellious spirit. Some children find the ideas about refugees, immigration and politics harder to understand fully, but they still enjoy the story and its humour.

What does the Pageticker team say about Mayowa and the Sea of Words?

Mayowa and the Sea of Words is a wonderfully inventive adventure in which books quite literally pack an emotional punch. Chibundu Onuzo combines magic, humour and a big-hearted message about empathy, courage and helping others.

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What is Mayowa and the Sea of Words about?

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 new found 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.

Discussion ideas around Mayowa and the Sea of Words

Book Jumping: If you could jump into one book and borrow its feelings, which book would you choose and why?

Mayowa’s Choices: What makes Mayowa brave, and when does she need to think carefully before using her powers?

Grandpa Edward: How does Grandpa Edward help Mayowa, and what do you think makes him such an unusual but useful guide?

Words And Feelings: How can stories change the way we understand someone whose life is different from our own?

Helping Others: What could children do in real life to show kindness and support to refugees or people who feel unwelcome?