One Chance Dance

Efua Traore

£7.99

A heartwarming, exciting story of friendship, wonder and dance from Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author Efua Traore!

Paperback

Children's Books > Confident Readers

ISBN: 9781915026507

Description

 

Jomi’s mum left when he was little to make a new life for them in Lagos, the city of dreams.

When Jomi doesn’t 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 Jomi’s mother – and make their own dreams come true.

A brand new novel full of joy and wonder by the author of Children of the Quicksands, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s 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!

 

 


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Weight 0.4 kg
Dimensions 20 × 13 × 5 cm