The Door of No Return Cover:Hardcover the people of the Protectorate

the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest

Gordy feels protective of Ira

brought about by the terrifying masquerade

Age Range:  8 - 10

The Door of No Return Cover:Hardcover the people of the ProtectorateFrom 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. In his village in Upper Kwanta, 11 year old Kofi loves his family, playing oware with his grandfather and swimming in the river Offin. Hes warned though, to never go to the river at night. His brother tells him There are things