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From the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award winning author Kwame Alexander, comes the first book in a searing, breathtaking trilogy that tells the story of a boy, a village, and the epic odyssey of an African family.
In his village in Upper Kwanta, 11-year-old Kofi loves his family, playing oware with his grandfather and swimming in the river Offin. He’s warned though, to never go to the river at night. His brother tells him ”There are things about the water you do not know. “Like what?” Kofi asks. “The beasts.” His brother answers.
One fateful night, the unthinkable happens and in a flash, Kofi’s world turns upside down. Kofi soon ends up in a fight for his life and what happens next will send him on a harrowing journey across land and sea, and away from everything he loves.
This spellbinding novel by the author of The Crossover and Booked will take you on an unforgettable adventure that will open your eyes and break your heart.
The Door of No Return is an excellent choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, book groups, and homeschooling.
An instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!
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Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (May 7, 2024)
Language : English
Paperback : 432 pages
ISBN-10 : 0316441961
ISBN-13 : 978-0316441964
Reading age : 10 years and up
Grade level : 5 and up
Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
Dimensions : 5 x 0.75 x 7.5 inches
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Customers find the writing quality well-written, amazing, and simple. They describe the story as great, powerful, and beautiful. Readers also mention the emotion is raw and the joy exhilarating. They appreciate the historical context, saying it’s great for introducing history of the slave trade to younger readers.
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