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Mumbo Jumbo Lesson Plan

Introduction to Mumbo Jumbo

Mumbo Jumbo starts in 1920 New Orleans. A new virus is on the loose, Jes Grew. Those that catch it are known to dance wildly, convulse, have sex, and listen to Jazz music. Jes Grew is vilified by those in power as it is viewed as a disruptor to Western culture and civilization.

The novel chronicles the spread of Jes Grew throughout the 1920s and across the nation. However, readers soon learn there is a concerted effort to stamp out Jes Grew being spearheaded by Hinckle Von Vampton and the Wallflower Order. Von Vampton is believed to be linked to an ancient organization dating back to the Holy Crusades. Von Vampton's plan is to use the media, a Talking Android, and other nefarious tricks...

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