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Set against the backdrop of 9th-century Ireland, the story follows Melkorka, a 15-year-old princess who is abducted by Russian slave traders. As she navigates her captivity, she discovers her inner strength and resilience, challenging the cruelty of her captors. Her perceived muteness intrigues them, leading to a belief in her enchantment, which she cleverly uses to her advantage. The narrative explores themes of survival, empowerment, and the struggle against oppression.
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Hush, Donna Jo Napoli
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Hush
- Subtitle
- An Irish Princess' Tale
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Donna Jo Napoli
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9781442494961
- Series
- Hush
- Tags
- Fiction, Children's Books, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fairy Tales & Stories, Young Adult Fantasy, Ireland
- Rating
- 3.5 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 9th-century Ireland, the story follows Melkorka, a 15-year-old princess who is abducted by Russian slave traders. As she navigates her captivity, she discovers her inner strength and resilience, challenging the cruelty of her captors. Her perceived muteness intrigues them, leading to a belief in her enchantment, which she cleverly uses to her advantage. The narrative explores themes of survival, empowerment, and the struggle against oppression.