What would you do if you woke up one night to find the shadow of a giant chicken passing your bedroom door? Go and investigate of course! A hugely entertaining look at the fascinating masquerade culture of West Africa, told from the perspective of a plucky young Nigerian girl who finds the courage to protect the traditions she loves.

A vibrant and entertaining book that explores the fascinating masquerade culture of West Africa.

About the Author
Nnedi Okorafor is a multi-award-winning author born in the United States to Nigerian parents. Her children's books have won the Macmillan Writers Prize for Africa, the Children's Africana Book Award and the Wole Soyinka Prize for African Literature. Mehrdokht Amini is an Iranian-born illustrator who has won the Children's Africana Best Book Award and has been twice nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. She was also one of the UK entrants for the prestigious Biennial of Illustration Bratislava Awards.

Reviews

"Okorafor leaps into the world of picture books in a most unforgettable way with this playful, fascinating tale" -Kirkus Reviews

"My little boy wanted me to read it three times in a row. So yeah, I think my kids are in agreement on this: Five Stars" -Patrick Rothfuss, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"An enchanting, evocatively illustrated adventure that will capture the imaginations of young and old alike - more, please!" -Ambelin Kwaymullina, award-winning author

Unforgettable, playful, fascinating.

Kirkus Reviews, STARRED

An entertaining international treat!

Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast

An absolute joy

Bookshy Books

Awards
Winner of Children's Africana Best Book Award 2016.



Book Information
ISBN 9781911373919
Author Nnedi Okorafor
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Lantana Publishing
Publisher Lantana Publishing