The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation: Volume II, The Kingdom on the Waves
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The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation: Volume II, The Kingdom on the Waves
By M. T. Anderson
PublisherCandlewickImprintCandlewickISBN
9780763629502
Awards and Honors2009 Printz Award, Honor Book; 2009 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, Fiction and Poetry, honor book; 2009 ALA Best Books for Young Adults; 2008 Booklist Editors’ Choice: Books for Youth; 2008 Horn Book Fanfare, Best Fiction for Teens; Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of 2008: Publishers Weekly 2008 Best Book of the Year, Children’s Fiction
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation: Volume II, The Kingdom on the Waves
When Octavian hears that Lord Dunmore, governor of Virginia, will free all slaves who join his "Ethiopian Regiment," the recent runaway gladly signs up. Upon enlisting, Octavian is reunited with his friend Pro Bono. The two comrades, who once shared a master, are thrilled to meet again, but their joy quickly subsides. For weeks on end, Dunmore's regiment sees little to no action. They're starving and stuck offshore in boats where many are horribly ill. Worse yet, it seems Dunmore may not emancipate the "Ethiopians" after all. Includes a summary of Volume I. Author's note. A 2009 Michael L. Printz Honor Book and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book.
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