Book details
The Revenant
Description
When Willie arrives in Indian Territory, she knows only one thing: no one can find out who she really is. To escape a home she doesn't belong in anymore, she assumes the name of a former classmate and accepts a teaching job at the Cherokee Female Seminary.Nothing prepares her for what she finds there. Her pupils are the daughters of the Cherokee eliteeducated and more wealthy than she, and the school is cloaked in mystery. A student drowned in the river last year, and the girls whisper that she was killed by a jealous lover. Willie's room is the very room the dead girl slept in. The students say her spirit haunts it.Willie doesn't believe in ghosts, but when strange things start happening at the school, she isn't sure anymore. She's also not sure what to make of a boy from the nearby boys' school who has taken an interest in herhis past is cloaked in secrets. Soon, even she has to admit that the revenant may be trying to tell her something. . . .From the Hardcover edition.
Age
12-15
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
336 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Historical Setting: The book immerses readers in the post-Civil War era at a girls' boarding school, providing a rich historical context that adds depth to the story.
- Mystery and Suspense: The novel weaves a thrilling mystery with supernatural elements, keeping readers engaged as they try to unravel the secrets of the ghostly encounters.
- Complex Characters: Gensler creates multi-dimensional characters, each with their own secrets and motivations, which contribute to a compelling narrative.
- Themes of Identity and Belonging: The protagonist's journey explores themes of identity, belonging, and the struggle to find one's place in the world, resonating with readers who have faced similar challenges.