The Magical Adventures of Pretty Pearl

Written by Virginia Hamilton

A god child descends to Earth, confronting human suffering and testing her powers.

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320 pages· 72,769 words· Est. 8 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Pretty Pearl, a god child from Africa, descends to Earth with her brother, John de Conquer, to witness human suffering firsthand. Armed with a magical necklace and a warning about humanity's tricky nature, she faces the challenge of alleviating the sorrow of enslaved people. As she navigates this new world, will her divine powers be enough to bring hope and change? This tale weaves black legend, myth, and folklore into a rich tapestry of mystery and resilience, exploring the depths of the human spirit.

From the publisher

One long time ago, Pretty Pearl god child lived high on a mountaintop in Africa with all other gods. Curious about mankind and itching to show off her powers, she came down off the mountain with her brother, know-all best god John de Conquer, and sailed on a slave ship for America. There she saw the suffering of the black people, and felt their sorrow right behind her eyes . Pretty Pearl knew “now” was her time to act.Brother John gave her a magical necklace, a set of rules to follow, and a warning to be careful. “Them human bein’s be awful tricky, “ he said.”they has most winnin’ ways.” Drawing upon her fabulous storehouse of black legend, myth, and folklore, Virginia Hamilton has ventured into new ways of exploring the human spirit in this extrodinary fantasy filled with mysteries, beauty, and hope.