An instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!

From theNewbery Medaland Coretta Scott King Awardwinning 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, playingowarewith 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, andaway from everything he loves.

Thisspellbindingnovel by the author ofThe CrossoverandBookedwill take you on anunforgettableadventure that will open your eyes and break your heart.

The Door of No Returnis an excellent choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, book groups, andhomeschooling.