Dead Dogs and Angels

Dead Dogs & Angels by Mickela Sonola is a hauntingly beautiful debut novella that weaves a poignant tale of resilience, betrayal, and the enduring power of imagination.Yinka, a lonely ten-year-old girl growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, has always felt out of place. When an ordinary day spirals into chaos, she becomes an unwilling witness to a crime and is accidentally kidnapped, transported far from her suburban home to the untamed bushlands. With no shoes, no compass, and no clear way back, Yinka must rely on her courage, resourcefulness, and an unlikely new friend, Dog, to navigate her way home.As Yinka’s family desperately searches for their missing daughter, cracks begin to form in their seemingly stable lives, revealing buried secrets that threaten to unravel everything. Told through Yinka’s unreliable yet compelling voice and interwoven with perspectives from her family, this gripping novella examines the fragility of family bonds, the scars of betrayal, and a child's determination to survive.Rich in evocative prose and darkly enchanting imagery, Dead Dogs & Angels explores the vital power of storytelling to transform and survive even the harshest realities. Perfect for fans of Kit de Waal’s My Name is Leon, this novella will linger in your mind long after the last page.Discover the magical, heart-wrenching journey of Yinka—and the shadows she must overcome to find her way back home.