Moloka’i A Novel
Moloka’i A Novel by Alan Brennert is a richly imagined historical fiction published by St. Martin’s Press on October 4, 2004. This first edition spans 416 pages and is written in English. The narrative unfolds in Hawai’i over a century ago, focusing on the life of Rachel Kalama, a spirited seven-year-old Hawaiian girl whose dreams of adventure are abruptly halted when a rose-colored mark appears on her skin, leading to her removal from her family and home.
In the quarantined leprosy settlement of Kalaupapa on the island of Moloka’i, Rachel’s life takes an unexpected turn as she navigates her new reality. The novel presents a vibrant cast of characters, exploring themes of resilience and the human spirit in the face of adversity. Readers will find a deeply moving chronicle that highlights the warmth, humor, and compassion of those who lived during this challenging time, offering a testament to the strength of community and the will to embrace life despite overwhelming circumstances.
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This richly imagined novel, set in Hawai’i more than a century ago, is an extraordinary epic of a little-known time and place—and a deeply moving testament to the resiliency of the human spirit.
Rachel Kalama, a spirited seven-year-old Hawaiian girl, dreams of visiting far-off lands like her father, a merchant seaman. Then one day a rose-colored mark appears on her skin, and those dreams are stolen from her. Taken from her home and family, Rachel is sent to Kalaupapa, the quarantined leprosy settlement on the island of Moloka’i. Here her life is supposed to end—but instead she discovers it is only just beginning.
With a vibrant cast of vividly realized characters, Moloka’i is the true-to-life chronicle of a people who embraced life in the face of death. Such is the warmth, humor, and compassion of this novel that “few readers will remain unchanged by Rachel’s story” (mostlyfiction.com).
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