One Chance Dance

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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