The door of no return / Kwame Alexander.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316441865 :
- ISBN: 0316441864 :
- Physical Description: 418 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2022.
Content descriptions
Target Audience Note: | Ages 10 & up Little, Brown and Company |
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Subject: | Historical fiction. Novels in verse. African Americans > Fiction. United States > History > 19th century > Fiction. |
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- 2 of 2 copies available at Town of Hanover Libraries.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Etna Library | FIC ALE | 31257000303700 | Adult collection | Available | - |
Howe Library | YA FIC ALE | 31254003803927 | Teens display - Lower level | Available | - |
The Door of No Return
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Summary
The Door of No Return
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!