In the Shadow of the Pali: The Story of the Hawaiian Leper Colony
By Lisa Cindrich
Publisher
Putnam’s
Imprint
Putnam’s
ISBN
By Lisa Cindrich
0399238557
In the Shadow of the Pali: The Story of the Hawaiian Leper Colony
8.5
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SKU
9780399238550J
In the late nineteenth century, twelve-year-old Liliha is diagnosed with leprosy and sent to live on the island of Malietoa in isolation with other Hawaiians who have contracted the disease. She is stunned to discover a lawless environment, where there is no supervision and inadequate food and housing. With only herself to depend on, Liliha must do whatever it takes to survive. Glossary. Historical note.
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