This book is about a boy who is being told stories by "Mama Luke" while his real mom is at work. When she tells the tales of Jahdu, connections are made from past to present. The tales become more alive as the stories deepen and Mama Luke and Lee become close friends.

The story is about a young biy growing up in the city of Harlem. When his mom goes to work he has a babysitter who tells him stories about Jahdu. The young boy soon finds Jahdu has his hero. His babysitter turns her one room apartment into a magical land that his imgagation runs wild. The stories make him follow through and express his thoughts.

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