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"I'm Wygenia. On my island, we speak a language that's all our own, so you might not be familiar with it. I'm going to tell you about the time my grannie got sick and how my mooma and I helped her get better. I'll tell you exactly how it happened, using the exact words Mooma and Grannie used."

When her beloved Grannie falls ill, ten-year-old Wygenia feels lonely and helpless. Then she learns about a healing plant so powerful it's called 'Wonder of the World.' But will it really work?
Set in the Caribbean island of Trinidad, this realistic fiction tale tells the story of Wygenia's quest to restore her Grannie to the high-spirited companion she used to know.

Teachers, parents and caregivers looking for familial, multicultural stories for children ages 7 and up will appreciate this story that evokes Caribbean traditions and customs in a non-stereotypical way.

White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.

Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

About the Author

Summer Edward is a Trinidadian-American writer, children's editor, and the founder and director of Anansesem, a pioneering online magazine covering Caribbean literature for young readers. A former university tutor, she currently works at EBSCOhost NoveList as a juvenile literature readers' advisory specialist. She divides her time between Philadelphia and Trinidad.

Sayada Ramdial is an illustrator born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago. After winning a National Scholarship for Visual Arts, she studied in the US and earned a Bachelor's degree in Illustration. She then returned to Trinidad, working on a range of projects from books to Carnival costume designs. She currently resides in Tucson, Arizona.

Reviews

'The Wonder of the World Leaf is a beautiful introduction to the rich and varied culture and traditions of Caribbean children's literature'. - Margarita Engle, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Surrender Tree

'Both educational and emotionally captivating, warming the soul and reminding us of the importance of well-being and community spirit'. - Trish Cooke, Smarties Book Prize-winning author of So Much!

'Edward combines language, food, family, diverse neighbors, and a wondrous leaf in a lovingly drawn Trinidadian setting'. - Uma Krishnaswami, Asian/Pacific American Award-winner of Step Up To The Plate, Maria Singh

'Edward's heartwarming story about the bond between a spirited Caribbean girl and her grandmother speaks to the power of love, community, and nature's bounty'. - Christine Kendall, NAACP Image Award-nominated author of Riding Chance

'A heartwarming story that serves a light mix of traditional medicine, child ingenuity, and family love, sprinkled with phrases and vistas from Trinidad. Refreshing'. - Lulu Delacre, New York Times bestselling illustrator of Turning Pages: My Life Story

Book Information
ISBN 9780008413880
Author Summer Edward
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Collins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 80g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 2mm