LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Longlisted for the UKLA Book Award 2023 ages 7-10
A richly imagined magical fantasy adventure set in West Africa by a prize-winning new voice in children's writing. Introduces readers to Yoruba myths and legends whilst showcasing the wealth of culture, traditions, adventure, fun, joy, celebrations, music, pride and love found in Nigeria. Beautifully explores themes of grief and belonging.
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Children of the Quicksands Synopsis
In a remote Nigerian village, thirteen-year-old Simi is desperate to uncover a family secret.
City girl Simi is sent to stay with her long-lost grandmother in a remote Nigerian village. There's no TV, internet or phone. Not a single human-made sound can be heard at night, just the noise of birds and animals rustling in the dark forest outside. Her witchlike grandmother dispenses advice and herbal medicine to the village, but she's tight lipped about their family history. Something must have happened, but what? Determined to find out, Simi disobeys her grandmother and goes exploring. Caught in the sinking red quicksand of a forbidden lake, her fantastical journey begins.
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9781913322366 |
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3rd June 2021 |
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Efua Traore |
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Chicken House Ltd |
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Paperback |
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276 pages |
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Press Reviews
Efua Traore Press Reviews
'A joy of a book: rich, warm, powerful storytelling' - Katherine Rundell
'A thrilling adventure bright with the gorgeous colours of Nigeria - glorious!' - Jasbinder Bilan
'An excellent book...rich in tradition and realism.' - Hannah Gold, Author of The Last Bear
'[A] beautifully evoked story' - The Telegraph
'Gorgeous ... an enthralling story' - Abi Elphinstone
'[A] terrific debut novel' - Yabe Badoe
'Traore's storytelling feels almost otherworldly ... exhilarating' - The Times
'A stunning debut' - The Scotsman
'Full of secrets and myths' - The Observer
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About Efua Traore
Efua Traoré is the Nigerian German prize winning author of three widely praised middle grade books. Sister Spirit is her first work for older readers. She lives in Munich with her family
Efua is the winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2018.
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