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The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander

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The Door of No Return

Kwame Alexander

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers · Print & ebook · September 27, 2022

Reading lane: Historical Africa

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Who It's For

Good for readers interested in middleGood for fans of Historical FictionGood for readers who enjoy Historical Africa and Africa (YA).

Book Details

Authors
Kwame Alexander
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
September 27, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Historical Africa · Africa (YA)
Reading lane
Historical Africa

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Publisher Categories

  • Survival Stories

  • Historical Africa

  • Stories Set in Africa

About This Book

From the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award winning author Kwame Alexander, comes a searing and breathtaking 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. “...

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From the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award winning author Kwame Alexander, comes a searing and breathtaking 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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