One Chance Dance

When Jomi’s mother left for the big city years ago she promised to come back for him as soon as she had put together enough money. Now age 12, Jomi decides to go to Lagos to look for her, accompanied by a bushbaby whose forest habitat has just been bulldozed. Luckily, he makes friends with a resourceful crew of street children who love to watch Lagos Let’s Dance on television, just like his mother used to. They decide to audition for the dance competition so that Jomi’s mother will see him on TV and come running to the studio for their reunion. What could possibly go wrong? A lovely novel of hope, friendship and creativity.

Ages 8-12

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