The Door of No Return

<p><b>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.</b><br> <br> <br> <br> In his village in Upper Kwanta, 11-year-old Kofi loves his family, playing <i>oware</i> 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 "<i>There are things about the water you do not know</i>. "<i>Like what?"</i> Kofi asks. "<i>The beasts</i>." His brother answers.<br> <br> <br> <br> 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.<br> <br> <br> <br> This spellbinding novel by the author of <i>The Crossover</i> and<i> Booked </i>will take you on an unforgettable adventure that will open your eyes and break your heart.<br> <br> <br> <br> <i>The Door of No Return </i>is an excellent choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, book groups, and homeschooling.<br> <br> <br> <br> <b>An instant #1 <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller!</b></p>