Jegede
A village where home, friendship and the first steps of the story begin.
Welcome to
The Koruma Series
A world of ancient trees, hidden paths and unforgettable journeys.
Begin with
The Whispering Baobab
Where am I?
Enter the Twin Valleys
Jegede, Tumo and the Listening Tree stand at the threshold of Book One, offering just enough light to step inside without giving the path away.
Tumo
A neighbouring village where friendship and rivalry meet.
The Listening Tree
A quiet presence of attention, memory and mystery.
Book One
The Whispering Baobab
Book One opens in the Twin Valleys, where an ordinary morning becomes the beginning of a journey shaped by memory, courage and quiet mystery.
Two-part journeyTwenty chaptersChapter 1 companion open
What can I experience here?
Begin with the Listening Tree
The first companion path invites readers to observe, listen and reflect without replacing the novel itself.
Walk the paths
Listen carefully
Notice the small things
Gather clues
Reflect quietly
Collect memories
The Listening Tree Observation Walk
Step into Chapter 1 and notice what feels familiar, what feels strange and what quietness asks you to hear.
Start the WalkWhere will the path lead?
Beyond the Twin Valleys
Book One begins in the Twin Valleys. Across ten books, the world of Koruma will widen into new landscapes, communities and mysteries.
Book 1
The Whispering Baobab
The doorway into Koruma, now open for readers to explore.
Explore Book OneFuture journeys
- Book 2 - Coming later
- Book 3 - Coming later
- Book 4 - Coming later
- Book 5 - Coming later
- Book 6 - Coming later
- Book 7 - Coming later
- Book 8 - Coming later
- Book 9 - Coming later
- Book 10 - Coming later
Can we share this together?
Read Together
Koruma is designed for shared reading, thoughtful discussion, vocabulary, imagination and reflection.
Discussion resourcesVocabulary supportPrintable activitiesReading guidanceClassroom and family engagement
Stories for homes, classrooms and libraries
A calm companion for families, teachers and readers who want to keep talking after the page is turned.
Who created Koruma?
Meet the Author
Taiwo F. Adeleke is the author of The Koruma Series, beginning with The Whispering Baobab.
Listen closely. The path is waiting.