Beautiful and moving, this historical novella is told from the perspective of a girl held as a slave on the Isle of Martinique in the 1800s. The poetic narrative digs into grief s fertile ground, sprouting a strange and wonderful fruit. And the black and white illustrations included provide a visual power behind the narrative. The language, imagery, and attention to detail plunges the reader into memorable lives, soaking us in tales of adventure, courage, love, and loss."
Author Biography
Jenny Jaeckel has worked as a translator, Spanish teacher, graphics teacher, and an editor. She is the author and illustrator of For the Love of Meat, Odd Pieces, Siberiak, and Spot 12. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia.
