Finding Mumbo (Books by Teens)
Rahim loves his dog, Mumbo, and Mumbo loves his favorite treat: Mumbo sauce! The two best friends do everything together. But taking care of a dog comes with a lot of responsibility, and lately Rahim has been feeling frustrated. Walking, feeding, and cleaning up after Mumbo often take time away from the thing Rahim loves most: playing basketball.
The day before his biggest tournament, Rahim is running late for practice when his dad reminds him to take Mumbo for a walk. Trying to do everything at once, Rahim hurries off with Mumbo by his side. But after practice ends, Mumbo is nowhere to be found! With the big game just around the corner, Rahim sets out on an important mission: find his beloved dog. Can he track down Mumbo in time and still make it to the championship game? This heartwarming story celebrates friendship, responsibility, and never giving up on the ones you love.
NOTE: This story written by Washington, D.C. teenagers and pays homage to "mumbo sauce," a local specialty usually served on chicken and rice at carry-outs.
