{"product_id":"the-door-of-no-return-kwame-alexander-9780316441964","title":"The Door of No Return","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In his village in Upper Kwanta, 11-year-old Kofi loves his family, playing \u003ci\u003eoware\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \"\u003ci\u003eThere are things about the water you do not know\u003c\/i\u003e. \" \u003ci\u003eLike what?\u003c\/i\u003e Kofi asks. \"\u003ci\u003eThe beasts\u003c\/i\u003e.\" His brother answers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This spellbinding novel by the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Crossover\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Booked \u003c\/i\u003ewill take you on an unforgettable adventure that will open your eyes and break your heart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Door of No Return \u003c\/i\u003eis an excellent choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, book groups, and homeschooling. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn instant #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kwame Alexander\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0316441961\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316441964\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little, Brown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/07\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.20w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade Plus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e517333 \/ Door of No Return\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kwame Alexander","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44652221464831,"sku":"9780316441964","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_83097c39-76fc-4dfd-83ee-048f97b864a0.jpg?v=1704215125","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-door-of-no-return-kwame-alexander-9780316441964","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}