- Fiction, Friendship, Gangs, Religious fundamentalism
In the far reaches of northwestern Nigeria, Dantala lives among a gang of street boys that are paid by the Small Party to cause trouble during the election. When their attempt to burn down the opposition's headquarters ends in disaster, Dantala must run for his life, leaving his best friend behind.
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- Author
- Elnathan John
- First published
- 2015
- Pages
- 264
- Editions
- 1
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9780802124821
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