The Door of No Return - Book 1
The Door of No Return
Read by
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Release:
09/27/2022
Release:
09/27/2022
Runtime:
3h 36m
Unabridged
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“Though fictionalized, this important story of a young boy is rooted very much in history…A must-read for all ages.”
Barnes&Noble.com
Finalist for the Audie Award for Best Narration in Middle-Grade Novels
A Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Year
An Amazon.com Best Books of the Year
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!
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!
Release:
2022-09-27
2022-09-27
Runtime:
Runtime:
3h 36m
3h 36m
Format:
audio
audio
Weight:
0.0 lb
0.4 lb
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781668610770
9781668611876
Publisher:
Hachette Book Group
Hachette Book Group
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