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One Shadow on the Wall

by Leah Henderson
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One Shadow on the Wall
One Shadow on the Wall

Senegal orphan's promise, morality, magical realism.

"One Shadow on the Wall" is not just a tale of an orphaned boy in Senegal; it's a heart-wrenching journey of choosing between right and easy, tethered with the looming question of morality. Mor's story, infused with a hint of magical realism, will resonate with you long after you turn the final page, as it touches on love, loss, and the indomitable spirit of family bonds. The book truly shines in depicting the struggles of keeping promises under dire circumstances, which may inspire you to reflect on your own definitions of loyalty and courage.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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One Shadow on the Wall

by Leah Henderson
$9.90
ISBN: 9781481462952
Authors: Leah Henderson
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Date of Publication: 2017-06-06
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Young Readers, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Adventure, Middle Grade, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.4
(rated by 180 readers)

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An orphaned boy in contemporary Senegal must decide between doing what is right and what is easy as he struggles to keep a promise he made to his dying father. Eleven-year-old Mor was used to hearing his father’s voice, even if no one else could since his father’s death. It was comforting. It was also a reminder that Mor had made a promise to his father before he passed: keep your sisters safe. Keep the family together. But almost as soon as they are orphaned, that promise seems impossible to keep. With an aunt from the big city ready to separate him and his sisters as soon as she arrives, and a gang of boys from a nearby village wanting everything he has—including his spirit—Mor is tested in ways he never imagined. With only the hot summer months to prove himself, Mor must face a choice. Does he listen to his father and keep his heart true, but risk breaking his promise through failure? Or is it easier to just join the Danka Boys, whom in all their maliciousness are at least loyal to their own?
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Senegal orphan's promise, morality, magical realism.

"One Shadow on the Wall" is not just a tale of an orphaned boy in Senegal; it's a heart-wrenching journey of choosing between right and easy, tethered with the looming question of morality. Mor's story, infused with a hint of magical realism, will resonate with you long after you turn the final page, as it touches on love, loss, and the indomitable spirit of family bonds. The book truly shines in depicting the struggles of keeping promises under dire circumstances, which may inspire you to reflect on your own definitions of loyalty and courage.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.