Nadia Knox and the Eye of Zinnia

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Title: Nadia Knox and the Eye of Zinnia

Author:  Jessica McDougle

Publisher: Plum Street Press

ISBN:  9781943169245

Review:

Nadia and her family are on their way, with another team of anthropologists, to Uganda in search of an ancient tribe called the Kamju. The goal of this adventure is to prove that they Kamju really exist. If they can prove it then her parents and the team can win the very prestigious FISH award. The only problem is that Nadia is suspicious of their guide, Bantu. She thinks he is hiding something. And Nadia was right. Bantu is part of the Kamju tribe but according to him they no longer exist because of a revolt that happened. It’s also the same time that Bantu’s brother went missing. One night, Bantu told Nadia the entire story of his family and the Kamju. Bantu also gave Nadia a gift. It was a stone called the Eye of Zinnia. The stone would grant her a power because she was pure of heart. Nadia also learned that Bantu was given a power from his father, a high priest, it was the power of “where.” This meant Bantu could find any place. Is Bantu the key to the FISH award? What will Nadia’s power be? Will the group find  anyone else from the mysterious Kamju tribe?

Author Jessica McDougle has created a fun chapter book for young readers. There is plenty of mystery, humor and adventure. The characters are interesting and relatable. Parents and teachers can use this to discuss history, foreign places, cultures and even do some research of their own. This book would also make an excellent read-a-loud.