Ebook {Epub PDF} The Jumbee by Pamela Keyes

 · The Jumbee by Pamela Keyes. Janu by texaslibrarian. The Skinny: In a unique retelling of the Phantom of the Opera story, The Jumbee mixes the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean with Shakespeare to create a romantic, suspenseful, and fantastical tale. Nevertheless, in thrusting so many characters and plot themes at the reader, this debut novel from Keyes could have Estimated Reading Time: 10 mins. The Jumbee by Pamela Keyes. likes. The Phantom of the Opera gets a modern spin and a lush Caribbean twist in the compelling romantic thriller THE Followers: The Jumbee has a lot of stuff going on: retelling a classic story, Shakespeare, Caribbean folklore, young adult interest, and romance. In many cases, this would be too much for one novel, but Keyes successfully pulls off the blend.4/5(26).

When Esti Legard starts theater school on Cariba, she's determined to step out of the shadow of her late father, a famous Shakespearean actor. But on an island rife with superstition, Esti can't escape the darkness. In the black of the theater, an alluring phantom voice-known only as Alan-becomes he. BOOK REPORT for The Jumbee by Pamela Keyes. BFF Charm: Yay Swoonworthy Scale: 7 Talky Talk: Bazadee Bonus Factors: Phantom of the Opera That's Not Annoying, West Indies, Drama Club, Love Triangle That Doesn't Suck, Suspense Relationship Status: Faithfully The Deal: Esti Legard has been in her famous dad's shadow her whole life. he just died, and she convinces her mom to move from Ashland. The Jumbee posted by Pamela Keyes under Contributors. A few years ago, I saw the Phantom of the Opera and immediately fell in love with the plot and all the main characters. Shortly after that, I was lucky enough to move to the Caribbean.

The Jumbee by Pamela Keyes. Janu by texaslibrarian. The Skinny: In a unique retelling of the Phantom of the Opera story, The Jumbee mixes the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean with Shakespeare to create a romantic, suspenseful, and fantastical tale. Nevertheless, in thrusting so many characters and plot themes at the reader, this debut novel from Keyes could have used tighter editing. The Jumbee by Pamela Keyes is available from Amazon. Release Date: Oct. 14, *Disclaimer** A Hardcover Copy of this book was provided to me for review from the publisher, Dial Books for Young Readers. The Jumbee by Pamela Keyes. likes. The Phantom of the Opera gets a modern spin and a lush Caribbean twist in the compelling romantic thriller THE.