By Efua Traore (author)
"A breathtaking magical adventure"
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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.
From the critically acclaimed author of Children of the Quicksands - shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize - comes a breathtaking magical adventure ...
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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 .
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, Author of The Last Bear
'[A] beautifully evoked story' - The Telegraph
'Gorgeous ... an enthralling story' - Abi Elphinstone
'[A] terrific debut novel' - Yabe Badoe
'Traore's storytelling feels almost otherworldly ... exhilarating' - The Times
'A stunning debut' - The Scotsman
'Full of secrets and myths' - The Observer
Efua Traoré is the Nigerian German prize winning author of three widely praised middle grade books. Sister Spirit is her first work for older readers. She lives in Munich with her family
Efua is the winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2018.
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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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The House of Shells and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
The House of Shells features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations
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The House of Shells was written by Efua Traore and published by Chicken House Ltd
The House of Shells has 284 pages
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