King and the Dragonflies is a story of self-realization and the changes that the death of a child can bring to a family. The book follows twelve-year-old Kingston James, who is convinced that his brother Khalid has turned into a dragonfly after his unexpected death. King spends his afternoons down by the bayou, where the dragonflies flit about in great numbers, constantly searching for that special one that is Khalid2. The book explores themes of grief, family, and friendship.
King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender
King and the Dragonflies is a story of self-realization and the changes that the death of a child can bring to a family. The book follows twelve-year-old Kingston James, who is convinced that his brother Khalid has turned into a dragonfly after his unexpected death. King spends his afternoons down by the bayou, where the dragonflies flit about…
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