From the critically acclaimed author of Children of the Quicksands
- shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize - comes a
breathtaking magical adventure ... Kuki refuses to believe in the
curse of the Abiku. Her destiny is not to die young!Her biggest
problem right now is moving house and fitting in at her new
school.One evening while exploring, Kuki spies a driveway lined
with giant palm trees. It leads to an abandoned beach house of
shadows and scattered sea shells. And in the fading light, she
meets a girl called Enilo.They become friends - the best of
friends.Until Kuki makes a terrifying discovery ... The second
novel by Times/Chicken House Competition-winning Efua Traore,
author of critically acclaimed Children of the Quicksands A
beautifully evoked middle-grade adventure set in the author's
native Nigeria and drawing from rich Yoruba mythology A story about
the power of female friendship over fear and superstition 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 '[A] beautifully evoked story' THE TELEGRAPH 'Traore's
storytelling feels almost otherworldly ... exhilarating' THE TIMES
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