Children of the Quicksands
Book by Efua Traoré
4.1/5 · Goodreads
A richly imagined magical adventure set in West Africa by a prize-winning new voice in children's writing, Children of the Quicksands introduces readers to Yoruba myths and legends while showcasing the ... Google Books
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This is a beautifully written, totally immersive adventure, brimming with magic and Nigerian myths. The characters are so vivid and Simi is a particularly bold ...
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Jun 3, 2021 · Winner of the 2019 Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition, Children of the Quicksands is a richly imagined magical realist adventure ...
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Winner of the 2019 Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition, Children of the Quicksands is a richly imagined magical realist adventure set in West ...
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A richly imagined magical adventure set in West Africa by a prize-winning new voice in children's writing, Children of the Quicksands introduces readers to ...
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Description. In a remote Nigerian village, thirteen-year-old Simi is desperate to uncover a family secret. Ajao is nothing like Lagos -- no cells phones, no ...
Jan 24, 2023 · This is a wonderful middle-grade fantasy that explores bereavement, contested religious beliefs, and familial estrangement. The novel introduces ...
Praise for Children of the Quicksands ... A joy of a book: rich, warm, powerful storytelling. A superb debut.' ... A thrilling adventure bright with the gorgeous ...
NGN 6,000.00
Witch-like and tight-lipped about the past, her grandmother hints at a tragic family secret – but won't tell Simi the truth. Simi is desperate to discover it ...
A successful juvenile by the beloved New Yorker writer portrays a farm episode with an imaginative twist that makes a poignant, humorous story of a pig, a ...
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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 ...