Onyx & Beyond
Amber McBride
In 1970, twelve-year-old Onyx dreams about space and astronauts while trying to protect his mother, who has dementia. He is also trying to stay safe and keep attention away from his home, fearing that Child Protective Services could place him in foster care. Set as the Civil Rights Movement is gaining momentum, the free-verse story follows Onyx as he manages responsibilities at home and learns to accept help from other people.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
