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Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
Black Star
A young pitcher faces a pivotal choice amid racial tensions in her town.
384 pages· 29,213 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Book Series · 2 Books
The Door of No Return Books
In order from Black Star to The Door of No Return.
The Door of No Return series is a set of 2 chapter books by Kwame Alexander, published between 2022 and 2024. Written for ages 8–13, most books run about 430 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
The Door of No Return Series
2 books · Published 2022–2024
#2
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$1697
Black Star
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
A young pitcher faces a pivotal choice amid racial tensions in her town.
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$1697
The Door of No Return
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2022
A boy's life shatters, launching him on a perilous journey far from home.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Door of No Return series?
There are 2 books in the Door of No Return series. It began with Black Star in 2024, and the newest book, The Door of No Return, was published in 2022.
What order should you read the Door of No Return books in?
Start with Black Star and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.
What ages are the Door of No Return books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Door of No Return book is the longest?
Black Star (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 29,213 words (384 pages).
Which Door of No Return book is the shortest?
The Door of No Return is the shortest at 27,386 words (432 pages).
The people
The Creative Behind the Books
The people who bring The Door of No Return to life.
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