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Highlights
- In this historical novel set in the Virgin Islands of 1733, Raisha escapes from her Dutch "owners" in time to witness the mass suicide of her fellow slaves, who prefer death to recapture.
- 8-12 Years
- 7.67" x 5.1" Paperback
- 144 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Action & Adventure
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About the Book
In this historical novel set in the Virgin Islands of 1733, Raisha escapes from her Dutch owners in time to witness the mass suicide of her fellow slaves, who prefer death to recapture.Book Synopsis
In this historical novel set in the Virgin Islands of 1733, Raisha escapes from her Dutch "owners" in time to witness the mass suicide of her fellow slaves, who prefer death to recapture.
Review Quotes
"O'Dell, like a conjurer, weaves worlds out of words . . . [He] doesn't spare readers any of the grim realities of slavery; the details . . . are at times almost unbearably painful . . . The ending . . . is so powerful, so searing, it will leave readers stunned." Publishers Weekly --
About the Author
Scott O'Dell (1898-1989), one of the most respected authors of historical fiction, received the Newbery Medal, three Newbery Honor Medals, and the Hans Christian Andersen Author Medal, the highest international recognition for a body of work by an author of books for young readers. Some of his many books include The Island of the Blue Dolphins, The Road to Damietta, Sing Down the Moon, and The Black Pearl.Dimensions (Overall): 7.67 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .36 Inches (D)
Weight: .28 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Action & Adventure
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Scott O'Dell
Language: English
Street Date: April 5, 2022
TCIN: 86493144
UPC: 9780547406305
Item Number (DPCI): 247-38-3864
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.36 inches length x 5.1 inches width x 7.67 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.28 pounds
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