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Description edit
THE SECRETS OF the past meet the shocks of the present. Aslaug is an unusual young woman. Her mother has brought her up in near isolation, teaching her about plants and nature and language—but not about life. Especially not how she came to have her own life, and who her father might be. When... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Susanne Lerner: Add a description of this character.
- Maren Hellig
- Rebekka: Aslaug's cousin
- Rune Lerner: Aslaug's cousin and the father of her child
- Aslaug: The main protagonist
- Sara Lerner
- Mikkel
- Phalia
- Sofie
- Mr. Grumset
- Gudinden
- Bethan
- Solomon
- Ms. Sture
- Moder
- Hagen
- Hartswell
- Dr. Hoenir
- Dr. Lennart
- Susanna
- Fenris
- Dimmesdale
- Dr. Eira
- Mary
- Sarah
- Adonis
Setting & Locations edit
- Bethan, Maine: Where Aslaug and her mom lives
- Maine
- Phatia
- Denmark
- Bedstefar
- Charisma Church
- States
First Sentence edit
The women resemble schoolgirls with gangly limbs, ruddy cheeks, plaited flaxen hair; they walk holding hands.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Christina Meldrum (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 0375851763
Page Count: 416
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 0375851763
Page Count: 416
Awards edit
- William C. Morris Debut Award (Finalist, 2009)
Subjects edit
- Books › Teens › Social Issues
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