SuitabookYomi and the Fury of Ninki Nanka
Davina Tijani
- Reading
- Pause after an early storm or discovery to discuss what the children know and suspect. Later, compare Yomi’s impatience with Kayode’s thoughtfulness, and talk through how the peril feels without revealing the ending.
- Themes
- Curiosity and investigation: Yomi and Kayode investigate the disappearance of Ninki Nanka, question possible witnesses and use knowledge from stories and comics during their adventure. The siblings’ curiosity and investigation drive the story, while their contrasting temperaments offer different ways of approaching a mystery.
- Family stories and cultural mythology: Uncle Olu tells stories connected with African mythological creatures, passed down through the family, while the adventure takes place during a visit to The Gambia. The book presents mythology and family storytelling as central parts of the children’s adventure and understanding of events.
- Worth knowing
- Pay particular attention to fear and suspense.