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Koroba: The Case of the Missing Kolo

Series: Koroba
Brief Description
A new graphic novel series reminiscent of Tintin, set in a vibrant African community.Ten-year-old Korob knows everyone in Makoko, the Nigerian fishing village where she lives. Between doing chores for her mother, she roams free with her best friends, Saidat and Joba, and her adorable dog,... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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A new graphic novel series reminiscent of Tintin, set in a vibrant African community.

The last thing Koroba would expect in her village is a thief. Yet Saidat's wooden piggy bank has been stolen! Buckle up, budding mystery fans... It's time to join Koroba and friends on their thrilling chase for the culprit.

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A new graphic novel series reminiscent of Tintin, set in a vibrant African community.

Ten-year-old Korob knows everyone in Makoko, the Nigerian fishing village where she lives. Between doing chores for her mother, she roams free with her best friends, Saidat and Joba, and her adorable dog, Popi. The last thing Korob would expect in Makoko is a thief. Yet Saidat's wooden piggy bank has been stolen! Buckle up, budding mystery fans...

It's time to join Korob and friends on their thrilling chase for the culprit.

Series: Koroba

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836300649

Publisher: Scallywag Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scallywag Press

Illustration: full colour throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alaba Onajin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 144

About the Author

lb njn was born in Nigeria, and now lives in Gloucestershire. lb has a diploma in Freelance Cartooning and Illustration, and a passion for telling stories through his drawings his work has been published in USA and by UNESCO. As a child, he loved reading mysteries such as The Famous Five, and aims to create equally fun and empowering stories featuring smart child protagonists but set in his home country.

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