In Darkness
In Darkness by Nick Lake is an unabridged edition published by Brilliance Audio in 2012. This book tells the story of a 15-year-old boy named Shorty, who finds himself trapped in a collapsed hospital during the devastating earthquake in Haiti. As he grapples with the dire circumstances surrounding him, Shorty begins to experience hallucinations, creating a mystical connection with Haitian leader Toussaint L’Ouverture, which intertwines their experiences of suffering and hope.
Readers will encounter a narrative that explores themes of survival and resilience against a backdrop of historical fiction. The story delves into the emotional and physical challenges faced by Shorty as he awaits rescue, while also drawing parallels between his plight and that of Toussaint L’Ouverture, highlighting the enduring spirit of those who have fought for freedom. This edition offers a unique perspective on action and adventure within a poignant historical context, making it a significant addition to literature for teens and young adults.
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Winner of the 2013 Michael L. Printz Award
This is the story of “Shorty”-a 15-year-old boy trapped in a collapsed hospital during the earthquake in Haiti. Surrounded by the bodies of the dead, increasingly weak from lack of food and water, Shorty begins to hallucinate. As he waits in darkness for a rescue that may never come, a mystical bridge seems to emerge between him and Haitian leader Toussaint L’Ouverture, uniting the two in their darkest suffering-and their hope.
A modern teen and a black slave, separated by hundreds of years. Yet in some strange way, the boy in the ruins of Port au Prince and the man who led the struggle for Haiti’s independence might well be one and the same . . .
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