| Twelve-year-old Angelique Richard has lived her whole life on her family's farm in Grand-Pre, Acadia, as part of a large, loving family. But the year is 1755, and life for everyone in Acadia is about to change. The British government has been imposing more and more restrictions on the Acadian people, due to the war with the French. Although the Acadians wish to remain neutral, the British refuse to trust them. Angelique's father and many of the other men are thrown in jail for signing a petition in protest of this unfair treatment, and even worse is to come for the people of Grand-Pre. They are forced to leave their homes and board ships sailing for separate, unknown destinations. Angelique and her family are separated from one of her sisters, who chooses to go with her husband. They finally arrive in their destination, a strange and cold place. There they search for a way to a new and better home while hoping for a reunion with lost friends and family. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1600-1899 - Is this an adult or child's book? - Age 11-14 War/Revolt/Disaster on civilians Yes Conflict: Main Character Gender - Female Profession/status: Age: - a kid Ethnicity/Nationality Unusual characteristics: Main Adversary Identity: - an organization Profession/status: How sensitive is this character? Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 7 () United States Yes The US: - Northeast The Americas (not US): Yes The Americas: - Canada Water? Yes Water: - sail boat Writing Style Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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