King of Dead Things

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Product Details
Price
$19.99  $18.59
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publish Date
Pages
320
Dimensions
6.3 X 9.1 X 1.4 inches | 1.05 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781665946919

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About the Author
Nevin Holness is from North London. She has a degree in fashion journalism from London College of Fashion and currently works in womenswear. In 2018, she was selected as a finalist in Penguin's WriteNow mentorship program. King of Dead Things is her first novel.
Reviews
JLG Gold Standard Selection
"Through Eli and Malcolm's third-person perspectives, magics rooted in the Afro-Caribbean diaspora leap off the pages in a tangle of sensory and emotional touchstones: community, food, family, the way a neighborhood feels--all speak of a tangible power tied to cultural tradition and folklore. Eli, Sunny, Max, and Malcolm are each sympathetic and engaging. . . one crisis dealt with still leaves a multitude of lingering mysteries for (hopefully) future novels." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Infused with Caribbean folklore, this fast-paced urban fantasy careerns from one idea to the next but manages to tie it all together in a surprise twist ending."--Booklist
★ "Holness' debut novel overflows with drama, culture, and fantastical realism. Anyone with roots in the Caribbean will chuckle at the familiar array of characters that populate this world. Readers will feel transported as the vivid scenes play out on each page, drawing them in with universal elements such as struggles with identity, family, and an uncertain future. Hopefully this will not be the last we see of Eli and Malcolm. An electrifying debut." --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
★ " Holness uses Afro-Caribbean mythology to create a vital and mysterious magical underside of London. Protagonists Eli and Malcolm are rooted in the Afro-Caribbean diaspora, and Holness's descriptions of their magic, community, food, and family fill the senses and strongly tie her story to cultural tradition and folklore. King of Dead Things is an outstanding, fast-paced adventure."--Shelf Awareness, STARRED REVIEW