The Door of No Return
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An instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!
From theĀ Newbery MedalĀ and Coretta Scott King AwardĀ 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, playingĀ owareĀ with his grandfather and swimming in the river Offin. Heās warned though, to never go to the river at night.Ā His brother tells him āThere are things about the water you do not know. āĀ Like what?Ā Kofi asks. āThe beasts.ā His brother answers.
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One fateful night, the unthinkable happens and in a flash, Kofiās 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, andĀ away from everything he loves.
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ThisĀ spellbindingĀ novel by the author ofĀ The CrossoverĀ andĀ BookedĀ will take you on anĀ unforgettableĀ adventure that will open your eyes and break your heart.
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The Door of No ReturnĀ is an excellent choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, homeschooling, and book groups.
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