Onyx & Beyond
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Onyx lives with his mother, who is showing signs of early-onset dementia. He doesn't want to bring attention to his home — if Child Protective Services finds out, they'll put him into foster care.
As he's trying to keep his life together, the Civil Rights Movement is accelerating. Is there anywhere that's safe for a young Black boy? Maybe, if only Onyx can fulfill his dream of becoming an astronaut and exploring space, where none of these challenges will follow him. In the meantime, Onyx can dream. And try to get his mom the help she needs.
Based in part on her father's story of growing up in the 1960s and facing the same challenge with his own mother, award winner Amber McBride delivers another affecting depiction of being young and Black in America.
| SKU | 151289 |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781250908780 |
| Language | English |
| Page Count | 224 |
| Product Type | Hardcover Books |
| Book Type | Middle Grade Novels |
| Primary Contributor | Amber McBride |
| Age Groups | Ages 7 to 9, Ages 10 to 12 |
| Publisher | Feiwel & Friends |