Children of the Quicksands

\r\n\r\n\r\n In a remote Nigerian village, twelve-year-old Simi is\r\n desperate to uncover a family secret ...\r\n WINNER OF THE 2019 TIMES/CHICKEN HOUSE CHILDRENS\r\n FICTION COMPETITION\r\n\r\n\r\n City girl Simi is sent to stay with her long-lost grandmother\r\n in a remote Nigerian village. Theres no TV, internet or phone. Not\r\n a single human-made sound can be heard at night, just the noise\r\n of birds and animals rustling in the dark forest outside.\r\n\r\n\r\n Her witchlike grandmother dispenses advice and herbal medicine\r\n to the village, but shes tight lipped about their family history.\r\n Something must have happened, but what?\r\n\r\n\r\n Determined to find out, Simi disobeys her grandmother and goes\r\n exploring. Caught in the sinking red quicksand of a forbidden lake,\r\n her fantastical journey begins ...\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n A richly imagined magical fantasy adventure set in West\r\n Africa by a prize-winning new voice in childrens writing.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Introduces readers to Yoruba myths and legends whilst\r\n showcasing the wealth of culture, traditions, adventure,\r\n fun, joy, celebrations, music, pride and love found in\r\n Nigeria. \r\n\r\n\r\n Beautifully explores themes of grief and belonging.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Efua is the winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize\r\n 2018.