The Shadow King: A Novel Young Adult it’s Jill’s turn to care

it’s Jill’s turn to care for her ailing mother

Referring to the defensive moves that white people make when challenged racially

and three young kitchen apprentices—the latest orphan boys Mr

is not willing to give Shang up easily

gay and straight

The Shadow King: A Novel Young Adult it’s Jill’s turn to careShortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize, and named a best book of the year by the New York Times, NPR, Elle, Time, and more, The Shadow King is an unforgettable epic from an immensely talented author whos unafraid to take risks (Michael Schaub, NPR). Set during Mussolinis 1935 invasion of Ethiopia, The Shadow Kingtakes us back to the first real conflict of World War II, casting light on the women soldiers who were left out of the historical record. At