Unstoppable Octobia May
Unstoppable Octobia May by Sharon G. Flake is a reissue published by Scholastic Press in 2014, featuring 276 pages in English. This book presents a mystery set in the 1950s, intertwining elements of history, race, culture, and family through the eyes of a curious ten-year-old girl named Octobia May. Living in her Auntie’s boarding house, Octobia grapples with her heart condition, which some believe grants her unique insights into the world around her. As she navigates her surroundings, she begins to uncover the complexities of identity and community.
Readers will find that Octobia’s journey is filled with questions that challenge societal norms, particularly regarding race and belonging. The narrative explores themes of friendship and social issues, as Octobia interacts with the diverse residents of her Auntie’s boarding house. As she delves into the mysteries of her environment, she confronts significant questions about race and identity, all while maintaining a sense of wonder and adventure. This edition invites readers to engage with Octobia’s story as she seeks answers in a world that often overlooks the voices of children, especially girls.
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Bestselling and award-winning author, Sharon G. Flake, delivers a mystery set in the 1950s that eerily blends history, race, culture, and family.
Octobia May is girl filled with questions. Her heart condition makes her special – and, some folks would argue, gives this ten-year-old powers that make her a “wise soul.” Thank goodness for Auntie, who convinces Octobia’s parents to let her live in her boarding house that is filled with old folks. That’s when trouble, and excitement, and wonder begin. Auntie is non-traditional. She’s unmarried and has plans to purchase other boarding homes and hotels. At a time when children, and especially girls, are “seen, not heard,” Auntie allows Octobia May the freedom and expression of an adult. When Octobia starts to question the folks in her world, an adventure and a mystery unfold that beg some troubling questions: Who is black and who is “passing” for white? What happens when a vibrant African American community must face its own racism?And, perhaps most important: Do vampires really exist? In her most and probing novel yet, Sharon G. Flake takes us on a heart-pumping journey.
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