Description: From the bestselling author of "Push," a story of survival and awakening featuring Abdul Jones, the son of Sapphire's unforgettable heroine, Precious. Left alone by his mother's death, he is forced to confront violence, his history, and the dark corners of his own heart.
Review Quotes: "[P]owerful... affecting and harrowing."--Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times
"A devastating voice, demanding and raw . . . an accomplished work of art."--The Los Angeles Times "The breathtaking velocity and visceral power of her prose soars off the page...The Kid gives us a story and a narrative voice which, like his mother's before him, should definitely be heard."--The Guardian (UK) "[Sapphire] remains fearlessly committed to telling uncomfortable truths... Like Push, The Kid is deeply moving and unflinching."--Essence "The Kid's unflinching authenticity makes it tough yet ultimately rewarding to read."--People "Steely-eyed, full-frontal daring."--Philadelphia Inquirer