Dark Sons

This Coretta Scott King Honor book for young adults from New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Nikki Grimes tells the dual stories of Sam, a teen whose dad leaves him and his mother for another woman, and Ishmael, the son of Abraham, who must deal with a different type of rejection when Isaac arrives.

About the author

New York Times bestselling author Nikki Grimes is the recipient of the 2016 Virginia Hamilton Literary Award and the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her distinguished works include ALA Notable book What is Goodbye?, Coretta Scott King Award winner Bronx Masquerade, and Coretta Scott King Author Honor books Jazmin's Notebook, Talkin' About Bessie, Dark Sons, The Road to Paris, and Words with Wings. Creator of the popular Meet Danitra Brown, Ms. Grimes lives in California.

Summary

This Coretta Scott King Honor book for young adults from New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Nikki Grimes tells the dual stories of Sam, a teen whose dad leaves him and his mother for another woman, and Ishmael, the son of Abraham, who must deal with a different type of rejection when Isaac arrives.

Product details

• Authors: Nikki Grimes
• Publisher: Harper Collins (US)
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 15 to 99
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.01.2017
• EAN: 9780310761501
• ISBN: 978-0-310-76150-1
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 139 mm x 212 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 194 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Diversity & Multicultural, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Religion & Faith, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Poetry, TOPICAL / Christian Interest, TOPICAL / Teen, TOPICAL / Black History