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Description edit
Imagine that your mother tells you that she is going away. She is leaving you with relatives whom you have never heard of-and they are members of a strict religious cult. Your name is changed to a biblical one, Esther, and you are forced to follow the severe set of social standards set by the... read more
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Organizations edit
- Children of the Faith: A small fundamental Christian sect that believes in literal living of the bible and ranks men over women in all things.
First Sentence edit
I came home from school on the last day of term, and my mother was crying.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 956 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
Preceded by The Crowstarver, and followed by Bud, Not Buddy.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Fleur Beale (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
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Publication Date: 1998
ISBN: 0786816732
Page Count: 256
Publisher: Add the publisher.
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Publication Date: 1998
ISBN: 0786816732
Page Count: 256
Awards edit
- New Zealand Post Children's Book Award (Finalist, 1999)
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young AdultsThere are a number of religious curses here (taking the Lord's name in vain), always identified as such. The themes are mature, but extremely well-managed by the author. The self-doubt that the cult lifestyle evokes is clearly identifiable in the narrator's voice, making the book a good one to discuss with young adults the idea of the powers of (any kind of) indoctrination. Mature 6th grades on up should be able to handle the themes of the book.
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Family Life › Parents › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Religions › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Literature
- Books › Teens
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