Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Morning Girl |
1990 |
Michael Dorris |
Buy |
Morning Girl (1990) is a children’s novella by Michael Dorris set on a Bahamian island in 1492, just before Columbus’s arrival. The story is told through the alternating perspectives of a young Taino girl named Morning Girl and her brother Star Boy.
The book won the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction and is frequently taught in schools. It offers a view of pre-contact Caribbean life through the eyes of children who have no idea their world is about to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Michael Dorris Short Stories/Novellas series?
There are one books in the Michael Dorris Short Stories/Novellas series, published in 1990.
What is the first book in the Michael Dorris Short Stories/Novellas series?
The first book in the Michael Dorris Short Stories/Novellas series is Morning Girl, published in 1990.
What is Morning Girl about?
Morning Girl (1990) is a children’s novella set on a Bahamian island in the days before European contact. It follows a young Taino girl and her brother, ending with the arrival of Columbus’s ships. The book won the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction.