Description

A [d]eeply satisfying [The New York Times Book Review] story of a father who has committed an unbelievable crime and a daughter who must then fight to save her own life.

Caribbean patois adorns this novel with graceful rhythmsBeneath it lie complex, clearly evoked characters, haunting descriptions of exotic planets, and a stirring story[This book] ought to elevate Hopkinson to star status. -Seattle Times

Its Carnival time and the Caribbean-colonized planet of Toussaint is celebrating with music, dance, and pageantry. Masked Midnight Robbers waylay revelers with brandished weapons and spellbinding words. To young Tan-Tan, the Robber Queen is simply a favorite costume to wear at the festivaluntil her power-corrupted father commits an unforgiveable crime.

Suddenly, both father and daughter are thrust into the brutal world of New Half-Way Tree. Here monstrous creatures from folklore are real, and the humans are violent outcasts in the wilds. Tan-Tan must reach into the heart of myth and become the Robber Queen herself. For only the Robber Queens legendary powers can save her life . . . and set her free.

Author: Nalo Hopkinson
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 03/01/2000
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 8.08h x 5.07w x 0.78d
ISBN: 9780446675604
Language: English