"Molly Bannaky" is a historical picture book that tells the inspiring story of a courageous young woman who defies the constraints of her time. Set in the early 18th century, Molly, an indentured servant, journeys from England to the American colonies. Faced with the harsh realities of servitude and discrimination, she rises to the challenge, building a life for herself and her children. Along the way, Molly's determination and resilience shine as she overcomes adversity, ultimately leaving a lasting legacy. The narrative highlights themes of strength, perseverance, and the pursuit of freedom, making it a compelling tale for young readers. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Clarion Books .

Susan Miho Nunes was born in Hilo, Hawaii, and lived in Hawaii until her move to Berkeley, California. The Last Dragon, her first book for Clarion, was inspired by a magnificent dragon's head in Honolulu shop window. Chris K. Soentpiet is an award-winning illustrator whose work reflects his interest in people, history, and culture. He was given the gold medal from the Society of Illustrators in New York City for his illustrations in Haemi Balgassi's Peacebound Trains, and his books have been recognized by the American Booksellers Association, School Library Journal, the International Reading Association, the Junior Library Guild, Parents' Choice, Parents' magazine, and Smithsonian magazine. Soentpiet has a B. F. A. from Pratt Institute.