Efua Traore

Efua Traore

  • 5 stars across 5 books
3rd June 2021

Children of the Quicksands

  In a remote Nigerian village, thirteen-year-old Simi is desperate to uncover a family secret ... W... MoreChildren of the Quicksands

(10 reviews) Review
7th July 2022

The House of Shells

  From the critically acclaimed author of Children of the Quicksands - shortlisted for the Waterstones Chi... MoreThe House of Shells

(2 reviews) Review
6th July 2023

One Chance Dance

A heartwarming, exciting story of friendship, wonder and dance from Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author Efua Trao... MoreOne Chance Dance

(1 review) Review
2nd March 2009

Sister Spirit

Cassie's sister Hannah is mean, and when she cuts off half of Cassie's hair, Cassie worries that she looks terrible. But... MoreSister Spirit

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    Children of the Quicksands

    After Simi's parents have a divorce, in the holidays Simi goes to her grandmother's house in some old, random village.
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    One Chance Dance

    I loved this book! It's an exciting and heart-warming adventure that has you rooting for the main character Jomi from the very start.

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    The House of Shells

    I love Efua Traore's work, especially because she always shows us a different aspect of Nigeria so we can banish those old stereotypes for good. I als...

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