First published 1999
Orphaned Dave endures cruelty at the Hebrew Home for Boys. But by night, he slips away to the vibrant world of 1920s Harlem - a realm of jazz, art, and cultural awakening. There, Dave finds a new family among the poets, painters, and musicians shaping the Harlem Renaissance. As he navigates this electric scene, Dave must decide whether to return to his bleak reality or embrace the possibility of this newfound home.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, african-american, coming-of-age
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: United States, New York (N.Y.), New York (State), New York
Period: 1920s
281 pages · Hardcover · Scholastic Inc
Content warnings: abuse, child-abuse