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Mayowa and the sea of words / Chibundu Onuzo ; illustrated by Paula Zorite.

Onuzo, Chibundu, (author.).

Summary:

Have you ever jumped on a book? Perhaps not. Most people would think it was a rather unusual thing to do. Ten-year-old Mayowa has always thought that her Grandpa Edward, who dyes his beard emerald green and jumps on books in private, is rather unusual too. Until one day she jumps on a book for herself, and uncovers a huge family secret Mayowa can book jump. By jumping on a book, she can harness the emotions inside it and channel them directly into other people. And when the opportunity to use her power to save the lives of countless refugees presents itself, Mayowa wants to jump in with both feet. But Mayowa and her grandpa aren't the only book jumpers in existence. And not everybody wants to use this power for good... Brimming with heart, Mayowa and the Sea of Words is a modern classic in the making. Perfect for everyone who knows the true power of a good book.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781526661005
  • ISBN: 1526661004
  • ISBN: 9781536497120
  • Physical Description: 277 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm
  • Publisher: London : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2025.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally published: 2024.
Subject:
Refugees > Juvenile fiction.
Books > Juvenile fiction.
Jumping > Juvenile fiction.
Books > Fiction.
Jumping > Fiction.
Refugees > Fiction.
Genre:
Children's stories.
Fantasy fiction.

Available copies

  • 9 of 13 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 3 of 4 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 13 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Jacksonville Main Library JUV FIC ONUZO (Text) 36015000786851 Juvenile New Fiction Available -
Richlands Branch Library JUV FIC ONUZO (Text) 36015000786919 Juvenile New Fiction Available -
Sneads Ferry Branch Library JUV FIC ONUZO (Text) 36015000786265 Juvenile New Fiction Checked out 08/14/2026
Swansboro Branch Library JUV FIC ONUZO (Text) 36015000786323 Juvenile Fiction Available -