This Coretta Scott King Honor book for young adults tells the dual stories of Sam, a teen whose dad leaves him and his mother for another woman, and Ishmael, the son of Abraham, who must deal with a different type of rejection when Isaac arrives. Softcover | 9780310761501 | $8.99 “Both lyrical and powerful, Grimes’ unusual novel is a meditation on faith and father-son relationships … Grimes’ commanding metaphors, authoritative style, and complex characterizations are uniquely compelling.” – Publisher’s Weekly, ★ Starred Review “The elemental connections and the hope (‘You made it in the end and so will I’) will speak to a wide audience.” – Booklist, ★ Starred Review