About the book
From the bestselling author of Push, a story of survival and awakening—and one young man’s remarkable strength
The Kid brings us deep into the interior life of Abdul Jones, son of Sapphire’s unforgettable heroine, Precious. Left alone by his mother’s death to navigate in a world where love and hate sometimes hideously masquerade, forced to confront unspeakable violence, his history, and the dark corners of his own heart, Abdul claws his way toward adulthood. In a generational story that moves with the speed of thought from a Mississippi dirt farm to Harlem in its heyday, from a troubled Catholic orphanage to downtown artists’ lofts, The Kid is a soaring tale of body and spirit, rooted in the hungers of flesh and of the soul.
Editions of The Kid
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781594203046
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143121206
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101529218
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101526330
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307939982
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781611760132
Read an Excerpt
From the bestselling author of Push, a story of survival and awakening—and one young man’s remarkable strength
The Kid brings us deep into the interior life of Abdul Jones, son of Sapphire’s unforgettable heroine, Precious. Left alone by his mother’s death to navigate in a world where love and hate sometimes hideously masquerade, forced to confront unspeakable violence, his history, and the dark corners of his own heart, Abdul claws his way toward adulthood. In a generational story that moves with the speed of thought from a Mississippi dirt farm to Harlem in its heyday, from a troubled Catholic orphanage to downtown artists’ lofts, The Kid is a soaring tale of body and spirit, rooted in the hungers of flesh and of the soul.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Kid about?
From the bestselling author of Push, a story of survival and awakening—and one young man’s remarkable strength
The Kid brings us deep into the interior life of Abdul Jones, son of Sapphire’s unforgettable heroine, Precious. Left alone by his mother’s death to navigate in a world where love and hate sometimes hideously masquerade, forced to confront unspeakable violence, his history, and the dark corners of his own heart, Abdul claws his way toward adulthood. In a generational story that moves with the speed of thought from a Mississippi dirt farm to Harlem in its heyday, from a troubled Catholic orphanage to downtown artists’ lofts, The Kid is a soaring tale of body and spirit, rooted in the hungers of flesh and of the soul.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Kid?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Kid?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781594203046
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Kid?
Sapphire
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Kid is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781594203046) and paperback(ISBN 9780143121206) and ebook(ISBN 9781101529218) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101526330) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307939982) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781611760132)
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