About This Book
"Hazel A Novel" follows 13-year-old Hazel Louise Mull-Dare, whose comfortable London life is upended when she joins the suffragist movement in 1913. Her rebellious actions lead to banishment to her grandparents' sugar plantation in the Caribbean. Far from her familiar world, Hazel uncovers deeply buried family secrets connected to the plantation's history, racial injustice, and the legacy of slavery. This historical novel explores themes of social justice, identity, and the courage to confront difficult truths, making it suitable for young adult readers interested in historical fiction with a strong social conscience.
Thirteen-year-old Hazel leaves her comfortable, if somewhat unconventional, London home in 1913 after her father has a breakdown, and goes to live in the Caribbean on her grandparents' sugar plantation where she discovers some shocking family secrets.
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Discussion Prompts
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How does Hazel's understanding of justice evolve from London to the Caribbean?
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What role does friendship play in Hazel's initial rebellion?
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How does the book connect personal family secrets to larger historical injustices like slavery and colonialism?
4
Discuss the different forms of courage Hazel displays throughout the novel.
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What does the book teach us about the impact of secrets on families and individuals?
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