Summary: Taking place during the 1800s in Boston, Octavian and his mother realize that they are experiments in a household of scientists and philosophers. They are dressed well and educated, but are still living a life of slavery. Octavian finds out the horrors of what it means to be a slave as the political unrest of the area increases.
Evaluation: Very well-written, unique style
Evaluation: Very well-written, unique style
Reading level: Grades 9-12
Cautions: Violence
Cautions: Violence
Published by: Candlewick, 2006
Pages: 368
Pages: 368
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