Book details
Kindred
Description
The first time I meet an angel, it is Raphael and I am eighteen.Miriam is an unassuming college freshman stuck on campus after her spring break plans fall through. She's not a religious girl--when pressed she admits reluctantly to believing in a higher power. Truth be told, she's about as comfortable speaking about her faith as she is about her love life, which is to say, not at all. And then the archangel Raphael pays Miriam a visit, and she finds herself on a desperate mission to save two of her contemporaries. To top it all off, her twin brother, Mo, has also had a visitation, but from the opposite end of the good-evil spectrum, which leaves Miriam to wonder--has she been blessed and her brother cursed or vice versa? And what is the real purpose behind her mission?From the Hardcover edition.
Age
11-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
272 pages
Why to read
- Explores complex themes of race and identity through a unique blend of historical fiction and science fiction, offering a thought-provoking narrative that resonates with contemporary social issues.
- Provides a vivid portrayal of the antebellum South and the horrors of slavery, giving readers a visceral understanding of the historical context and its impact on the present.
- Features strong character development, particularly the protagonist Dana, whose journey is both emotionally and physically challenging, allowing readers to deeply empathize with her experiences.
- Encourages reflection on the interconnectedness of history and personal ancestry, prompting readers to consider how the past influences individual and collective identities.