A magical journey to freedom and justice.
The Water Dancer is an extraordinary story of a young slave's journey to liberation. The book impressively blends magical realism with historical events and evokes an emotional response from readers. It provides a captivating description of the protagonist's journey through locations in the North and South, where he challenges racial inequality and fights for the freedom of his loved ones. The book is an excellent choice for readers interested in African American history, social justice, and magical realism.
- Locus Award Nominee for Best First Novel (2020)
- Audie Award for Literary Fiction & Classics (2020)
- Tähtifantasia Award Nominee (2021)
- British Fantasy Award for Best Newcomer (Sydney J. Bounds Award) (2020)
- Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Fiction (2020)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction and for Debut Novel (2019)
- NAACP Image Award Nominee for Fiction (2020)
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
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A magical journey to freedom and justice.
The Water Dancer is an extraordinary story of a young slave's journey to liberation. The book impressively blends magical realism with historical events and evokes an emotional response from readers. It provides a captivating description of the protagonist's journey through locations in the North and South, where he challenges racial inequality and fights for the freedom of his loved ones. The book is an excellent choice for readers interested in African American history, social justice, and magical realism.
- Locus Award Nominee for Best First Novel (2020)
- Audie Award for Literary Fiction & Classics (2020)
- Tähtifantasia Award Nominee (2021)
- British Fantasy Award for Best Newcomer (Sydney J. Bounds Award) (2020)
- Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Fiction (2020)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction and for Debut Novel (2019)
- NAACP Image Award Nominee for Fiction (2020)
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