One Chance Dance

Description

A heartwarming, exciting story of friendship, wonder

and dance from Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author Efua Traoré! 

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

Selected as The Times Children’s Book of the

Year 2023

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 FOR CHILDREN OF THE QUICKSANDS:

‘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

‘[A] beautifully evoked story’ THE

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