The Fugitives: The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar by R. M. Ballantyne
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"The Fugitives: The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar" by R. M. Ballantyne is an adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a group of characters stranded on the island of Madagascar who seek to find civilization amidst political turmoil and persecution. The main characters, including young doctor Mark Breezy and his companions—the sailor Hockins and the negro cook James Ginger, nicknamed Ebony—face challenges from the oppressive queen who
persecutes Christians, which ultimately leads them into a struggle for survival. At the start of the book, the three protagonists escape from native pursuers after landing on the island, setting the stage for a journey filled with peril and discovery. The opening reveals their desperate situation as they navigate a daunting landscape, narrowly escaping danger as they seek refuge. They encounter various hardships, including the loss of provisions, treacherous terrain, and the constant threat of being discovered by the natives. The initial chapters introduce themes of friendship, loyalty, and daring adventure while foreshadowing the socio-political elements tied to the tyrannical rule of Queen Ranavalona, whose brutal regime instigates the tumultuous events that unfold in their quest for survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Pearson |
| Title | The Fugitives: The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fugitives from justice -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Madagascar -- History -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Queens -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23263 |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 453 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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