Jethro and the Jumbie
Susan Cooper
Angry at his brother for not taking him deep-sea fishing, Jethro stomps off, meets a jumbie, and enlists its help in changing his brother's mind.
Read Time: ~5.3 hr
A small surprise
by Louise Yates (2009)
About this book
Discover the most marvellous collection of colossal creatures known to man: among them the Beastly Bear, the Gargantuan Gorilla and the smallest new addition to their troupe! Meet the courageous Rabbit, who is - admittedly - rather small, but isn't prepared to let this hold him back.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreA small surprise Lead Character
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