Story Bites Reads: The House of Shells

Story Bites Reads is our discussion based book club for readers aged 9 -12 years, with an interest in new middle grade fiction and who want to share and grow their ideas with others through discussion and thought-provoking activities.

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We meet in the emporium on the last Sunday of the month at 3pm, or you can join us via zoom. Everyone has a copy of the book to read in advance of the session and booking is essential as we have limited spaces. The books are available the month before.

About the book:

The House of Shells by Efua Traore

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...