Beautifully bright, dynamic illustrations promising the perfect feast of words and pictures... Man-man and the Tree of Memories is a bedazzlement of carnival magic, African-Caribbean culture and ancestral connections - LoveReading4Kids, Star Book

'An addictive read, acccessible with likeable characters... Above all, Man-man and the Tree of Memories is about justices, remembering the pain of slavery but also celebrating the joy of freedom - Armadillo Magazine

A joyous affirmative book – full of colour and the rhythm of the carnival. The exuberant and eyecatching illustrations add to the package magnificently. You cannot help but want to tap your toes too. This story would be an excellent addition to the school library - Books for Keeps

Driven by heartfelt emotion, both written word and illustration shine with a joy and hope that makes this an enchanting read, particularly for middle grade readers - Children's Books Ireland

Thrilling fantasy - The Week Junior

An inventive magical realist story for 9+, heightened by Avelino’s lush, vivid illustrations - The Guardian

Yaba Badoe is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and writer. Yaba was born in Ghana but now lives in London with her husband. She has been nominated for the Distinguished Woman of African Cinema award. Her children's novel, Branford Boase shortlisted A Jigsaw of Fire and Stars, Wolf Light, and Jhalak Prize longlisted and Edward Stanford Children's Travel Book of the Year shortlisted Lionheart Girl are published by Zephy. Yaba is a judge for the Jhalak Prize 2023.

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