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Jamhuri, Njambi & Fighting Zombies: Snog Team Six Volume One Kindle Edition

by Ted B. Neill (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 39 ratings
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This book changed my life.
- Someone who the author definitely didn’t pay to say that.

This book is so good, it might be better than me.
- Jesus.

A love-sick Masai warrior, a princess turned scientist, and two cousins who have to save their families from illness, collide in a zany adventure with zebras, zombies, and Zambonis.

(Okay, okay, there might not be Zambonis in East Africa, but you get the idea).

Read the three interwoven stories that started the Snog Team Six adventure (and find out where Esmeralda the blind, East African, ninja assassin learned her fly moves).

The Snog Team Six series is science fiction, fantasy, and humor mashed up in shameless—perfect—proportions. It’s a story of scrappy misfits caught up in a fight they didn’t pick but they will finish. Beyond the numerous comparisons to Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Harry Potter, it's adored by fans of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians; Jonathan Stroud’s Bartimaeus series; Hank Green’s Carl Saga; TJ Klune’s The House in the Cerulean Sea; Garth Nix’s Lefthanded Book Sellers; and Terry Pratchett’s Discworld. It’s irreverent, clever; full of humor and heart. You won’t be able to put it down.
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    9 - 18 years
  2. Book 1 of 5
    Snog Team Six
  3. Print length
    201 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    5 - 12
  6. Publication date
    April 20, 2018
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GOLD MEDAL WINNER E-Lit Awards Best Multicultural Book - 2019
SILVER MEDAL WINNER Nautilus Awards Best YA Book - 2018
BRONZE MEDAL WINNER YA Adventure Readers Favorite - 2019
DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE - Independent Press Award - 2019
FIVE STAR REVIEW from Readers' Favorite - 2019
FINALIST - SILVER FALCHION AWARD 2019

Reviewed by Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite
5 STAR REVIEW

Jamhuri, Njambi and Fighting Zombies by Ted Neill follows three people who face a series of adventures to overcome certain obstacles in their lives. Jamhuri longs to impress the beautiful and brilliant Latia but his attempts seem to keep backfiring. Njambi's father is dying but hope isn't quite lost as they have a chance to save him by going to the mountain to retrieve the Water of Life. When each of her sisters fails, it's up to her to make the trek and face the dangers presented if she's to save her father's life. Anastasia's life used to be normal. Now her daily life is filled with fear over the growing threat of zombies. When her brother's life is in danger, she tracks down an experienced scientist for help.

Ted Neill weaves together three fascinating adventures, each filled with rich folklore and elements reminiscent of fairy tales. Jamhuri is a character who has high regard about himself with an arrogant attitude and the view of himself as the ultimate warrior. He's immediately introduced as a bragger, followed by the lovely Latia whose attention he hopes to catch. He's a fun start to the book as each of his attempts is met with humor and mishap, but this also provides him with the opportunity to reflect on who he is as a person. Part two focuses on Njambi as she faces trying to save her dying father with multiple moments and the structure featuring a strong fairy tale style. Her story is about compassion and love which is where her strength comes from and why she's the daughter fit to face this hero's journey up the mountain. The third part focuses on Anastasia and is about her dedication to her family as the zombies have become more and more of a danger.

Anastasia is just a normal person but her seemingly ordinary life has a backdrop of a zombie epidemic. Her story links back to the first two parts with a few notable faces which bring all three journeys full circle. Jamhuri, Njambi and Fighting Zombies consists of three adventures linked together for an unforgettable read with stunning magical moments, folklore brought to life, delightful humor, and the dedication of family.

About the Author

About the Author: Before becoming a writer, Ted Neill worked in Global Health and Education. These stories were inspired when Neill was volunteering and living at an orphanage for HIV+ children in Nairobi Kenya. He wrote Jamhuri, Njambi, & Fighting Zombies when the children requested stories featuring people and places that reflected their own culture and their own world.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CKVS6D1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tenebray Press; 1st edition (April 20, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 20, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5313 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 201 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 39 ratings

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Ted B. Neill

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Globetrotter and writer Ted Neill has worked on five continents as an educator, health professional, and journalist. His writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Recovery Today, and he has published a number of novels, children's books, and memoirs.

His young adult series include Elk Riders and Snog Team Six. Elk Riders, an epic fantasy series, won a Kirkus Star and a Moonbeam Children’s Book Award. Reviews have called it: "brilliant, brutal, evocative, visionary, and divine."

The Snog Team Six series include volumes 1-3 (published) and volume 4 (forthcoming). They have been called "zany, wacky, and unexpected," a bit like the author himself.

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Charles M
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for readers of all ages!
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2018
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This is a whimsical novel full of ingrigue, fantasy, and lessons. Honestly people of all ages can read this book and enjoy it cover to cover. I certainly had a difficult time putting it down. The book was gripping, engaging, and delightful! This book among other things teach you to have a certain respect for all living things this is an inspiring story that is action packed and will keep you turning pages. I would definately recomend this book as a night time reading book that both adults and children will be sure to enjoy!
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Rachel
4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Fantasy Read
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2018
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Jamhuri, Njambi & Fighting Zombies was such an entertaining read from start to finish! This epic middle grade book mixes fantasy and mythology in order to create solid narrative. Though the story is set up into three large sections, all the stories are tied together by similar themes and reoccurring characters.

Set amongst the African backdrop each story features a main character who has to go on a journey of self-growth while going on an adventure. I loved the descriptive writing of the various landscapes featured and detailed descriptions of the mythical creatures gave the story depth. I think my favorite story within the whole book was the first one because it reminded me of folk legends I had read as a child.

I think this is not only a good read for younger audience, but adults as well. Highly recommended for reader who love high-fantasy stories.
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cmakin17
5.0 out of 5 stars A New Culture Of Fantasy With Important Life Lessons
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2018
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Jamhuri, Njambi & Fighting Zombies is a wonderful tale full of fantasy and imagination. It weaves together the characters stories showing how the zombies came to be and the strategies set in place to overcome them. It teaches the importance of family ties and how we can grow from our mistakes. I thought the author did a wonderful job of mixing modern life into this fantasy world while conveying insights about the African culture. The author said he wanted to create a whole new world of fantasy for the African children he worked closely with. I think he not only succeed in this mission, but came up with a wonderful book for young and old across the world.
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sophie clark
4.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful, Colourful Book for Young Readers
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2018
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I found this novel to be a warm and delightful read. Jamhuri, Njambi & Fighting Zombies shows how a lot can be accomplished if you treat people and animals (such as the lively flamingos and monkeys in the book) with respect and courtesy. One of the lead characters, Jamhuri, learns an important lesson about the power of letting go of his prideful tendencies as the book progresses. But this lesson isn’t imparted in a patronising manner. The novel features a lot of humour and while the story is often told in a charming, fairy tale-esque manner, there are also modern references to technology that today’s young readers are likely to enjoy. I thought that it was considerate that the author (a white male) included a section at the beginning of the book about cultural appropriation, clearly influenced by his time spent in Africa. Many young readers will struggle to understand this opening chapter. But this isn’t necessarily a problem; it could serve as an opportunity for adults to discuss issues around race in a manner that caters to the maturity of the child in their life.
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Rebecca L.
3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Book for Preteen Readers.
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2018
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I think preteens would probably enjoy these stories a lot. The first two are a bit surreal and heavy handed with their main themes in much the same manner that most fairy tales and legends are presented. However, both elements are merely the nature of how such tales go and are perfectly fine as a result.

On the other hand, the fact that everyone in the first two stories is constantly playing with their cellphones is a confusing element, especially since the tales are otherwise told in the same manner as legends and myths from ancient times. The tales also bring up concepts such as women’s rights and modern technology.

This was a bit jarring when taken in context because fantasy novels are usually set in a specific time period, unless you’re dealing with time travelers or alternate universes, and I was never sure what to make of it. Magical realism is fine, but there needs to be an explanation for how it works in conjunction with the parameters of any given universe. With that in mind, the book would have made a great deal more sense if the last story came first.

The zombie story initially doesn’t seem to go well with the others because it’s very different in tone and genre. The first short stories are hopeful, surreal fantasy tales whereas the latter is set in a grim sci-fi world. (This makes it very ironic that two of the characters are having the same debate in the text.) Again, this problem could have been solved by rearranging the order of the stories.

The prologue section is repeated verbatim in the final story. I found myself wondering, hadn’t I already read this part? I had. As an adult, I found this confusing and younger children probably will as well. This could easily be avoided by eliminating one of the redundant sections.

I also thought that the author’s note on cultural appropriation should have been placed in the back of the book, if it was included at all. Readers, especially younger ones, will want to get into actual story as soon as possible and won’t want wade through a lengthy dialogue better suited towards adults.

On a side note: I wondered how well Njambi and her parents managed after her greedy sisters had taken all of their most valuable belongings.
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Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely delightful.
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2018
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This book is absolutely delightful.
The balance between fable and modern conveniences in the first two stories was perfect. (A princess locked away in a treehouse that has WiFi? It sounds silly, but it absolutely works.)
As for the third installment, you may think that you have read all that there is to read about zombie plagues, but this is a new spin.
Neill is a great story teller, and each tale in this book is wonderfully entertaining.
The reader must be warned, however, that once you start reading this it may be difficult to put down. You may very well find yourself annoyed when you have to stop reading and go do other things.
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Rebecca
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent modern traditional African tales
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2018
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Ted Neill, in a rather lengthy introduction which I fear will be beyond the young teen readers the book is aimed at, explains from the outset that this book is written as a celebration of African traditions. His acknowledgement that as a straight, white, American male writing about African traditions he is in no way continuing a history of exploitation of people of colour, but rather that the characters and stories have sprung from his personal experiences is helpful.

The book begins with two stories that read like modernised versions of traditional tales complete with morals. Surprisingly, they manage to pull off a strange mingling of Wi-Fi, mobile phones, female equality, university education with talking animals, tribal meetings and beautiful daughters being hidden in a tree but it works! There is plenty of reflective wisdom, with some excellent comments such as, “Sometimes the worst parts of our stories are actually the beginning of something better”. They follow a route of goodness triumphing over selfishness, pride and greed presented in a refreshingly different way.

However, the third part of the book takes a more sinister turn based around zombies, philosophical discussion of order and chaos, self-sacrifice and the mixing science and magic as the author cleverly weaves together the previous tales and characters.

The book is excellent, I enjoyed the gripping narrative immersed in a culture we rarely find in modern, western literature. It is an intelligent read, has some strong female characters along with enjoyably challenging vocabulary that should be read by adults and teens alike.
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