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Pretty Pearl is an adventurous African god-child who journeys to the New World. Disguised as a human, she finds herself living among a group of free Black people who have created a hidden society deep within a vast forest. The story follows Pearl as she navigates this unique community and brings her own spirited character to life.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Virginia Hamilton
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