The Door of No Return (Hardcover)

An instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! 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, homeschooling, and book groups.

General

Imprint:	Little, Brown
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2022
Authors:	Kwame Alexander
Dimensions:	201 x 145 x 43mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards
Pages:	432
ISBN-13:	978-0-316-44186-5
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Historical fiction Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Adventure stories > General Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues > Racism, sexism & prejudice Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > English (including English as a school subject) > English literature texts > Poetry texts & anthologies Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Adventure Stories > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Historical Fiction Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General Promotions
LSN:	0-316-44186-4
Barcode:	9780316441865

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