Children of the Quicksands
by
Efua Traore
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
191332236X
ISBN-13
9781913322366
Publisher
Chicken House Ltd
Imprint
Chicken House Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 3rd, 2021
Print length
288 Pages
Weight
206 grams
Dimensions
13.10 x 19.80 x 2.40 cms
Product Classification:
Traditional or cultural fiction and true stories, tales and retellingsMyth & legend told as fictionFolklore studies / Study of mythFolklore, myths & legendsIntergenerational relationshipsIntergenerational relationships: advice, topics and issuesAdventure stories (Children's / Teenage)Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure storiesChildren’s / Teenage fiction: FantasyFantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage)Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home storiesFamily & home stories (Children's / Teenage)Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoplesPeople & places (Children's / Teenage)Children’s / Teenage general interest: Philosophy, Religion and beliefsReligion & beliefs: general interest (Children's / Teenage)Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family membersPersonal & social issues: family issues (Children's / Teenage)Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Death and griefPersonal & social issues: death & bereavement (Children's / Teenage)
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In a remote Nigerian village, twelve-year-old Simi is desperateto uncover a family secret. But it's when she's caught in the redquicksand of a forbidden lake that her adventure truly begins. Can she bring her family back together and restore peace to thevillage?
In a remote Nigerian village, thirteen-year-old Simi is desperate to uncover a family secret ... WINNER OF THE TIMES/CHICKEN HOUSE CHILDREN'S FICTION COMPETITION 2019SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2022 '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 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 ... 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. Efua is the winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2018. More praise for Children of the Quicksands: 'Gorgeous ... an enthralling story' ABI ELPHINSTONE '[A] terrific debut novel' YABA BADOE 'Traoré’s storytelling feels almost otherworldly ... exhilarating' THE TIMES 'A stunning debut' THE SCOTSMAN 'Full of secrets and myths' THE OBSERVER
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