Brennert, Alan
Moloka'i
- ISBN 13:
- 9780312304355
- author:
- Brennert, Alan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Griffin,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 13.97 x 3.05 x 20.83 centimetres
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
This novel tells the story of Rachel Kalama, a young Hawaiian girl who is sent to Kalaupapa, a quarantined leprosy settlement on the island of Moloka'i. Her life is supposed to end there, but instead she discovers it is only just beginning.
Set in Hawai'i over a century ago, this epic novel is an extraordinary tale of resilience and survival. With a vibrant cast of characters, it chronicles the true-to-life story of a people who found ways to live with hope and compassion in the face of death.
Rachel's journey is one that will leave few readers unchanged, as she navigates the challenges and joys of life in Kalaupapa. A powerful and moving portrayal of a little-known time and place, Moloka'i is a testament to the human spirit.
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