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Twelve-year-old Sally never imagined that a schoolyard rivalry would drive her deep into Trinidad’s untamed jungle. With U-boats haunting the Caribbean waters and constant reminders of a world at war, what begins as a struggle to survive quickly becomes something far more daunting: a test of courage, loyalty, and the weight of hidden family secrets. Amid the eerie cries of red howler monkeys and whispers of island folklore, Sally and Anita, once bitter enemies, must depend on each other to find their way out. Along the way, they cross paths with mysterious twins, the poetic yet unsettling Liselotte, and dangers that blur the line between myth and reality.
The greatest discovery lies not in the shadows of the forest, but in the truth about Sally’s family and the unexpected bond between two girls who thought they could never be friends. Set against the backdrop of World War II, Lost in the Trini Jungle 1942 weaves together history, folklore, and heart, creating an unforgettable tale of survival, reconciliation, and the search for identity.
Blending Caribbean history, wartime context, and folklore, this historical adventure offers cross-generational appeal, engaging young adult readers while resonating with adult audiences who appreciate richly layered storytelling, cultural heritage, and emotionally grounded historical fiction. The novel also lends itself well to classroom use, supporting the teaching of narrative writing,plot, setting, character development, conflict, theme, and literary devices.
About the author:
Sherelle Stafford was born and raised in the beautiful twin-island of Trinidad and Tobago where the culture, folklore, and history of the Caribbean have deeply shaped her imagination. Her love for history began during her years at St Francois Girls’ College, where she first discovered the power of the past to explain the present. This passion only grew stronger at the University of the Southern Caribbean, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Primary Education. While there, she took on the task of writing her first book and chose to set it against the backdrop of World War II, blending Caribbean life with a global event. With more than six years of experience teaching children in both traditional and non-traditional classrooms, Sherelle has also dedicated herself to teaching creative writing for the Secondary Entrance Assessment. She believes history is not something to be locked away in textbooks, but something that must be kept alive through storytelling. For her, writing is both a celebration of Caribbean identity and a way to pass on the voices, struggles and triumphs of the past to future generations
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Twelve-year-old Sally never imagined that a schoolyard rivalry would drive her deep into Trinidad’s untamed jungle. With U-boats haunting the Caribbean waters and constant reminders of a world at war, what begins as a struggle to survive quickly becomes something far more daunting: a test of courage, loyalty, and the weight of hidden family secrets. Amid the eerie cries of red howler monkeys and whispers of island folklore, Sally and Anita, once bitter enemies, must depend on each other to find their way out. Along the way, they cross paths with mysterious twins, the poetic yet unsettling Liselotte, and dangers that blur the line between myth and reality.
The greatest discovery lies not in the shadows of the forest, but in the truth about Sally’s family and the unexpected bond between two girls who thought they could never be friends. Set against the backdrop of World War II, Lost in the Trini Jungle 1942 weaves together history, folklore, and heart, creating an unforgettable tale of survival, reconciliation, and the search for identity.
Blending Caribbean history, wartime context, and folklore, this historical adventure offers cross-generational appeal, engaging young adult readers while resonating with adult audiences who appreciate richly layered storytelling, cultural heritage, and emotionally grounded historical fiction. The novel also lends itself well to classroom use, supporting the teaching of narrative writing,plot, setting, character development, conflict, theme, and literary devices.
About the author:
Sherelle Stafford was born and raised in the beautiful twin-island of Trinidad and Tobago where the culture, folklore, and history of the Caribbean have deeply shaped her imagination. Her love for history began during her years at St Francois Girls’ College, where she first discovered the power of the past to explain the present. This passion only grew stronger at the University of the Southern Caribbean, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Primary Education. While there, she took on the task of writing her first book and chose to set it against the backdrop of World War II, blending Caribbean life with a global event. With more than six years of experience teaching children in both traditional and non-traditional classrooms, Sherelle has also dedicated herself to teaching creative writing for the Secondary Entrance Assessment. She believes history is not something to be locked away in textbooks, but something that must be kept alive through storytelling. For her, writing is both a celebration of Caribbean identity and a way to pass on the voices, struggles and triumphs of the past to future generations
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Twelve-year-old Sally never imagined that a schoolyard rivalry would drive her deep into Trinidad’s untamed jungle. With U-boats haunting the Caribbean waters and constant reminders of a world at war, what begins as a struggle to survive quickly becomes something far more daunting: a test of courage, loyalty, and the weight of hidden family secrets. Amid the eerie cries of red howler monkeys and whispers of island folklore, Sally and Anita, once bitter enemies, must depend on each other to find their way out. Along the way, they cross paths with mysterious twins, the poetic yet unsettling Liselotte, and dangers that blur the line between myth and reality.
The greatest discovery lies not in the shadows of the forest, but in the truth about Sally’s family and the unexpected bond between two girls who thought they could never be friends. Set against the backdrop of World War II, Lost in the Trini Jungle 1942 weaves together history, folklore, and heart, creating an unforgettable tale of survival, reconciliation, and the search for identity.
Blending Caribbean history, wartime context, and folklore, this historical adventure offers cross-generational appeal, engaging young adult readers while resonating with adult audiences who appreciate richly layered storytelling, cultural heritage, and emotionally grounded historical fiction. The novel also lends itself well to classroom use, supporting the teaching of narrative writing,plot, setting, character development, conflict, theme, and literary devices.
About the author:
Sherelle Stafford was born and raised in the beautiful twin-island of Trinidad and Tobago where the culture, folklore, and history of the Caribbean have deeply shaped her imagination. Her love for history began during her years at St Francois Girls’ College, where she first discovered the power of the past to explain the present. This passion only grew stronger at the University of the Southern Caribbean, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Primary Education. While there, she took on the task of writing her first book and chose to set it against the backdrop of World War II, blending Caribbean life with a global event. With more than six years of experience teaching children in both traditional and non-traditional classrooms, Sherelle has also dedicated herself to teaching creative writing for the Secondary Entrance Assessment. She believes history is not something to be locked away in textbooks, but something that must be kept alive through storytelling. For her, writing is both a celebration of Caribbean identity and a way to pass on the voices, struggles and triumphs of the past to future generations
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