Empowerment Female characters Identity
The girl of ink & stars
Summary:
Isabella lives on the island of Joya, governed under a strict regime. When her friend Lupe goes missing in the Forbidden Territories of the island, Isabella takes charge of the rescue mission.
Edited by:
Dublin City University
Author(s):
Hargrave, Karen Milwood
Publisher:
Chicken House
City:
Frome, Somerset
Year:
2016
Pages:
228
ISBN:
9781910002742
Age Range:
6 - 10
Language:
EN
Original Language:
EN
Keywords:
Empowerment, Female characters, Identity
Comment:
Isabella finds herself in position of great responsibility, where she must save her island home. The book’s focus on exploration and quest in the face of heightened restriction is also important for the development of Isabella’s personhood.