Twisting Her Fate, by Nicole D. Collier, is a historical fiction novel for middle-grade readers set in the antebellum South. The story follows the journey of a young enslaved girl named Mattie, as she navigates the challenges of her world and fights for her freedom.
Mattie was born into slavery on the plantation of Master and Mistress Miller. She is a bright and curious girl, but she knows that her life is limited by the chains of slavery. One day, Mattie overhears a conversation between her masters about a plan to sell her to a trader. Determined to escape her fate, Mattie decides to run away.
Mattie’s journey to freedom is long and dangerous. She must travel through the woods, avoid slave catchers, and find food and shelter along the way. She is also haunted by the memories of the trauma she has experienced as an enslaved person.
But Mattie is also resourceful and determined. She meets other enslaved people who help her on her journey, and she learns to trust her instincts. She also discovers a hidden talent for storytelling, which she uses to connect with others and to inspire them to hope.
Eventually, Mattie reaches a Quaker settlement, where she is finally free. She begins a new life, but she never forgets the people and places she left behind. She also vows to use her voice to speak out against the injustice of slavery.
Twisting Her Fate is a powerful and moving story about courage, resilience, and the power of hope. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, the human spirit can never be truly enslaved.
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