Children of the Quicksands Children's Mystery & Wonders Books And her cousin Lisa

And her cousin Lisa

you get back up

when you accidentally step on a sinewy vine and it whips out from under your feet

A Haunted Girl taps into the demons that live within and without

and a dose of Christmas spirit get her back in time to help guide Santa’s sleigh

Children of the Quicksands Children's Mystery & Wonders Books And her cousin LisaA richly imagined magical adventure set in West Africa by a prize winning new voice in children's writing, Children of the Quicksands introduces readers to Yoruba myths and legends while showcasing the wealth of culture, traditions, adventure, joy, pride, and love found in Nigeria. In a remote Nigerian village, thirteen year old Simi is desperate to uncover a family secret. Ajao is nothing like Lagos no cells phones, no running water or electricity.