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My Name Is Not Angelica
Scott O'Dell
HarperCollins · Paperback · January 3, 2011
Reading lane: Historical Africa
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.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Why It Clicks
A straightforward historical-fiction pick with a conversational, readable pace.
Come here for
- historical-fiction companion piece
- easy entry into discussion
Expect
- accessible, sustained narrative
- broad historical lens
Book Details
- Authors
- Scott O'Dell
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- January 3, 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Historical Africa · Prejudice & Racism
- Reading lane
- Historical Africa
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Action & Adventure
Survival Stories
Historical / General
Caribbean & Latin American Stories
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Loss & Grief
Big Feelings
Prejudice & Racism
Self-Esteem & Resilience
About This 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.
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