Rain is the daughter of an Amazon queen, conceived when her mother was attacked, and she grows up in a warrior tribe that does not entirely accept her. Alice Hoffman's novel for young adults follows Rain as she learns the skills of the Amazons while sensing that she has a gift for foretelling the future, and she must decide what role she'll take in a community that values strength and obedience.
Teen readers of mythic fantasy and of stories about girls finding their strength will be the audience. It is short, spare and feminist in outlook.
Balanced in tone; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2005
- Language
- EN
