C. Barker Knihy

The book delves into the representation of disabled child characters in postcolonial fiction, analyzing both their metaphorical roles and tangible presence in canonical novels. It posits that progressive disability politics are intertwined with postcolonial issues, creating a dialogue between the two fields. Through this exploration, the author highlights how disability serves as a critical lens for understanding broader postcolonial themes.

Candy Quackenbush's adventures in the Abarat are getting stranger by the hour. Why has the Lord of Midnight sent his henchman after her? Why can she suddenly speak words of magic? Why is the world familiar? Candy and her companions must solve the mystery of her past before the forces of Night and Day clash and Absolute Midnight descends upon the islands. A final war is about to begin. . . .