Rachel A Mighty Big Imagining
Rachel A Mighty Big Imagining by Lynne Kositsky is a historical fiction book published by Penguin Books in 2001. This edition, written in English and spanning 64 pages, presents the story of ten-year-old Rachel, who arrives in northern Nova Scotia in 1783 with her mother. They reunite with Rachel’s stepfather after escaping slavery in South Carolina, having aided the British during the American Revolution in hopes of gaining freedom and land.
In this narrative, Rachel’s initial joy at their newfound freedom quickly turns to disillusionment as they confront the harsh realities of their new home, including barren land and inclement weather. As Rachel grapples with the challenges of her circumstances, including her mother’s pregnancy, she reflects on her past life as a slave. Despite these difficulties, Rachel is determined to thrive, aspiring to learn to read and write while working to transform their living conditions. With the support of a native girl named Marie-Andree, Rachel’s journey highlights her resilience and commitment to her family’s survival during their first winter of freedom.
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“A Mighty Big Imagining” tells the story of ten-year-old Rachel, who in 1783 arrives in northern Nova Scotia with her mother, where they reunite with Rachel’s stepfather after escaping slavery in South Carolina. Like many slaves during the American Revolution, Rachel’s family aided the British war effort, in return for which they were promised their freedom as well as title to land in the British Colony.
Their joy at gaining freedom in a safe new home is dashed when they arrive, for the land they are given is barren, the weather frightful. Worse still, Rachel’s mother is pregnant. For a while, Rachel even believes they were better off as slaves – at least they were warm and didn’t go hungry.
Despite the adverse conditions of their new life, Rachel is determined not just to survive, but to make the most of her freedom. She wants to learn to read and write, and to help her family turn their squalid hovel into a home. With perseverance, pluck, and the help of a native girl named Marie-Andree, she will help herself and her family to survive their first winter of freedom.”
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