Speculation, (Hardcover)

<p><b>A wonderful middle-grade fantasy debut about Black families, family history, family curses ... and a really marvelous pair of spectacles.</b></p><p>After Winna's little sister breaks her glasses, her grandfather gives her an old-timey pair of spectacles that belonged to her great-aunt Estelle. The specs are silver and perfectly circular, with tiny stars on the bridge and earpieces that curl all the way around her ears.</p> <p>Best of all, they're <i>magic</i>.</p> <p>Because when Winna makes a wish beginning with the words "What if"--that is, when she speculates--the spectacles grant it. Winna wishes she could see ghosts ... and soon she meets not only the real Estelle, but Estelle's mother, Winona. Nearly a century before, Winona escaped from slavery and ran north with her baby, Key. But Key was stolen from her under mysterious circumstances, and now Estelle and Winona have a mission for Winna: <i>Find Key</i>.</p> <p>He's still alive. He doesn't know the whole truth. And unless Winna can solve the mystery and bring him home, a powerful curse called the Burden will smother out their family's lives--and Winna's mom could be its next victim.</p> <p>This beautifully written historical fantasy by an award-winning science fiction author offers new twists and turns in every chapter and will leave you looking at your own family's roots with new eyes.</p>

• Speculation, (Hardcover)
• Author: Nisi Shawl
• ISBN: 9798855122978
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2023-02-14
• Page Count: 233