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The Water Dancer

A Novel
Pages
416
Published
2019
Language
English

Synopsis

Hiram Walker, born into slavery, possesses a mysterious power that saves him from drowning and ignites his desire for freedom. Driven by his chosen family and a burgeoning love, he escapes his plantation home. His journey leads him into the secret war against slavery, from the plantations of Virginia to the abolitionist movements in the North. To free those he left behind, Hiram must master his unique gift and confront his past.

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About the author

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Ta-Nehisi Coates

Ta-Nehisi Coates is a national correspondent for The Atlantic. His book Between The World And Me won the National Book Award in 2015. Ta-Nehisi is a recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship. Since 2016, Coates has written Marvel’s The Black Panther comic book. He lives in New York with his wife and son. Source: http://ta-nehisicoates.com/about/

Characters

Hiram WalkerProtagonist
ThenaSupporting
SophiaSupporting
All characters in The Water Dancer
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