by Jackie French · HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780007216598
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«Slave Girl» is the historical novel for young adults by Jackie French, published by HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks in paperback (282 pages, in English).
Hekja is a young slave of the Vikings after the destruction of her village. Her intelligence and speed make her a messenger for her mistress Freydis, who treats her kindly. When setting out for new lands, Hekja discovers forbidden love and must fight against natives and traitors to win her freedom.
The novel was originally published in 2005 as «They Came on Viking Ships» and won the West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) 2007 in the Younger Readers category.
Aimed at readers aged 10 and up, with an interest in the Viking era, adventure and historical fiction for young adults.
Jacqueline Anne French , known professionally as Jackie French, is an Australian author who has written across several genres for both adults and children. Her most notable works include Rain Stones, Diary of a Wombat, The Girl from Snowy River and Hitler's Daughter. Several of her books have been recommended for teaching the Australian Curriculum. French lives in Braidwood, New South Wales, with her second husband Bryan Sullivan.
