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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
Published in USA Oct 2008,
592 pages.
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II Summary
Fearing a death sentence, Octavian and his tutor, Dr. Trefusis, escape through rising tides and pouring rain to find shelter in British-occupied Boston. Sundered from all he knows — the College of Lucidity, the rebel cause — Octavian hopes to find safe harbor. Instead, he is soon to learn of Lord Dunmore's proclamation offering freedom to slaves who join the counterrevolutionary forces.
In Volume II of his unparalleled masterwork, M. T. Anderson recounts Octavian's experiences as the Revolutionary War explodes around him, thrusting him into intense battles and tantalizing him with elusive visions of liberty. Ultimately, this astonishing narrative escalates to a startling, deeply satisfying climax, while reexamining our national origins in a singularly provocative light.
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II Reviews
"Starred Review. [R]eaders who work through and embrace Anderson's use of historical parlance will be rewarded with a challenging perspective on American history. Ages 14+" - Publishers Weekly.
"Starred Review. Anderson's masterful pacing, surprising use of imagery and symbolism, and adeptness at crafting structure make this a powerful reimagining of slavery and the American Revolution dazzle. Grades 9+." - Library Journal.
"Prefaced by an outline of volume one, this can stand alone, but readers who finish both will feel that they have been part of a grand and special adventure. Ages 14+" - Kirkus Reviews.
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The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II Reader Reviews
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