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A charming boarding school novel set in southwestern Nigeria. Jummy is delighted to be offered a place at the River School, but how can she fully enjoy it when her best friend Caro has to quit school to work instead? As Jummy grows out of her habit of shirking and discovers the great feeling of being part of a team, can she and her new friends find a way to help Caro get the opportunity she also deserves?
Ages 8-12
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