9. In Jamaican folklore, duppies are said to haunt the living. This collection of spooky stories is essentially about encounters with the great unknowns. Read, but try not to be scared, by the antics of Tumpa-tail Mare, Rolling Calf, Grandy Beard-O, Dog Duppy, Old Hige, Bull Buck the Duppy Conquerer, and Gungo Peas Duppy. This collection of stories about Sly Mongoose and how he tries to trap others so that he alone can benefit. Sly Mongoose gets caught in Brukfoot's Kitchen, or tries to trick Ram Goat, chickens, Pretty Parrot, Muss-Muss Rat, Stray Dog, and Clever Cat. Sly Mongoose is selfish, greedy, and vain; but at the same time he is also intelligent, cunning, and slippery.
10. The story takes us through the entire alphabet with food, place names, or things associated with the island. At the top of each page are letters to help young children learn their ABCs. While the story below will help older children learn about Jamaican food, place names, and heritage. The clever narrative and informative text allow children to share in unique details and capture the essence of things Jamaican. Things we wouldn’t see in an alphabet book here:old kerosene pans, naseberries, patty, rice-and-peas, bammy (deep fried cassava bread) and yampi (a type of yam).
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12. Books about environmental issues pertaining to Jamaica. All of Campbell’s books are published by LMH publishing.
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14. The Jacob Ladder by Gerald Hausman and Uton Hinds Won the Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2002. Based in 1960’s Jamaica on actual events that happened to the author. Book about a 12-year-old named Tall-T who is forced to help his family get food on the table when his father abandons them. He takes refuge in the library as he tries to understand his father, his culture, and his life. Steeped in Jamaican lore and language with references to Obeah (Jamaican witch craft), Jonkonnu (an annual carnival).
