![]() ![]() They face almost certain death when they are outnumbered by the French soldiers. ![]() Many slaves gather there and are planning to defend themselves when they receive news that French soldiers from nearby Martinique are coming. After Dondo is caught trying to free a slave, he is tortured and Raisha heads to the local camp that Konje leads. Konje escapes and soon becomes the head of a camp. Escaped slaves have been gathering in local encampments and talk to each other in the same way that they would communicate in Africa, by talking drums. Slaves are encouraged to stay with their masters and they will be tortured if they disobey. The small island is having a drought and the slaves are working extra hard. During the night, when the tribe is sleeping, Raisha, Konje, to whom Raisha is betrothed, and Dondo are taken by slavers and transported to the Danish Virgin islands. ![]() The whole tribe is invited to a king's banquet, so they immediately accept the offer. Let me tell the story from the beginning.ฤก6-year-old Raisha lives in a tribe with her native people in Africa. Written by Scott O' Dell, this story is a wonderful one in which Raisha, called Angelica by the Danish people, is brought over to the Danish Virgin islands. Review: Do you like stories about the trials and tribulations of African slaves? If you do, than the story My Name is Not Angelica is the book for you. ![]()
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