One Chance Dance
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
One Chance Dance
By (Author) Efua Traore
Chicken House Ltd
Chicken House Ltd
1st January 2024
6th July 2023
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Children's / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Children's / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Children's / Teenage general interest: Dance, ballet
Intergenerational relationships: advice and issues
Children's / Teenage personal and social topics: Runaways
Children's / Teenage general interest: Countries, cultures and national identity
Children's / Teenage general interest: City and town life
Children's / Teenage general interest: Television, video and film
Television genres: reality shows
823.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
336
Width 194mm, Height 128mm, Spine 28mm
240g
Description
A heartwarming, exciting story of friendship, wonder and dance from Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author Efua Traor! Jomis mum left when he was little to make a new life for them in Lagos, the city of dreams. When Jomi doesnt hear from her, he decides to follow. His only starting place is a TV dance competition that his mum used to love. Things go badly for the boy and his pet bushbaby, until he meets a crew of street kids. Together, they come up with a one-chance idea to find Jomis mother and make their own dreams come true. A brand new novel full of joy and wonder by the author ofChildren of the Quicksands, shortlisted for the Waterstones Childrens Book Prize A contemporary adventure of destiny, friendship and dance set in the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria Jomi hopes to find his missing mum by dancing on a TV talent show in a story which offers emotional pull and a lot of fun! PRAISE FORCHILDREN OF THE QUICKSANDS: A joy of a book: rich, warm, powerful storytellingKATHERINE RUNDELL A thrilling adventure bright with the gorgeous colours of Nigeria glorious!JASBINDER BILAN An excellent book rich in tradition and realism.HANNAH GOLD [A] beautifully evoked storyTHE TELEGRAPH
