{"product_id":"9788427932227","title":"My name is not Angélica","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMy Name Is Not Angelica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moving historical novel that chronicles the struggle for identity and freedom through the eyes of Raisha, a young African woman torn from her home and sold into slavery in the 18th-century Danish West Indies. Scott O'Dell, a master of young adult fiction, offers a first-person account of resistance and dignity, based on the historic slave revolt of 1733. A work that invites reflection on memory, oppression, and the longing for freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Raisha, a young African woman who is captured and forced to endure the horrific transatlantic journey on a slave ship. Upon arriving on the island of Saint John in the Lesser Antilles, she is purchased by the Danish colonist Jost van Prok to work on his plantation. There, forced to adopt the name Angelica, Raisha witnesses the extreme suffering of other enslaved people and begins to hatch a plan for resistance. Through her eyes, the reader relives the tension and hope of the great rebellion of 1733, an uprising that anticipated the struggle for the abolition of slavery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSlavery and the 18th-century transatlantic slave trade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe loss of—and fight to preserve—one's identity and personal name in the face of dehumanization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResistance and rebellion by enslaved African peoples in the West Indies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe forced journey and the traumatic experience of the slave trade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory and the pursuit of freedom as a fundamental right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is especially recommended for young readers aged 12 and up who are interested in historical fiction, as well as adults looking for an accessible yet profound narrative about slavery and resistance. It is also a valuable read for those studying the history of the Americas, colonialism, or human rights, and for anyone who appreciates stories of overcoming adversity told from an intimate and truthful perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA human, first-person perspective of the experience of slavery, far removed from textbooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge of a real and little-known historical episode: the 1733 slave revolt in the Danish West Indies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the power of memory and the importance of personal identity in the face of oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn agile and emotional narrative that fosters empathy and social awareness in young readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to understand the roots of the struggle for freedom that preceded the formal abolition of slavery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: O'Dell, Scott\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Noguer Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Children's and young adult fiction and true stories, Children's and young adult: general non-fiction, Poetry, anthologies, yearbooks for children and adolescents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: FONDO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 147 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScott O'Dell, winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, demonstrates in this work his mastery in addressing complex historical themes with sensitivity and rigor, while maintaining accessible language for a young audience. \"My Name Is Not Angelica\" is an essential title for any young reader who wishes to understand the harshness of slavery from a human perspective, as well as for educators looking for a literary resource to complement the study of colonial history. Its brevity and powerful emotional weight make it an impactful and necessary read.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOGUER EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53410007122267,"sku":"9788427932227","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978842793222.jpg?v=1781900129","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788427932227","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}