Dreams are today's answers for tomorrow's questions. Eleven-year-old Kofi Offin has dreams of water, of its urgent whisper that beckons with promises and secrets. He has heard the call on the banks of Upper Kwanta, where he lives. He loves these things above all else: his family, the fireside tales of his father's father, a girl named Ama, and, of course, swimming. But when the unthinkable a sudden death occurs during a festival between rival villages, Kofi ends up in a fight for his life. What happens next will send him on a harrowing journey across land and sea, and away from everything he loves. Yet Kofi's dreams may be the key to his freedom...
Kwame Alexander
Kwame Alexander is a renowned author known for his award-winning novel "The Crossover," blending poetry and sports to tell a powerful story. His lyrical style and unique storytelling have made him a prominent voice in contemporary literature, inspiring young readers and writers alike with his contributions to the literary world.