Jem and the Yumboes is a fun fairy fantasy adventure. When eleven-year-old Jem follows an unknown creature into an African forest, she enters the world of the Yumboes. She soon discovers that there are forces that threaten these tiny fairies and sets out to help them. Targeted Age Group:: 8 - 12 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I've loved the fantasy genre since I was a child. I came across the mythical creatures, "Yumboes" (West African fairies), and realised that … [Read more...] about Jem and the Yumboes by Louise K. Tucker