Napoleon's Young Neighbor

By Helen Leah Reed

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

On an isolated island, a young girl's fear shifts to friendship as she discovers the human side of the world's most famous prisoner.

Genres

History - European History - General

Released

2011-01-22

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Summary

"Napoleon's Young Neighbor" by Helen Leah Reed is a historical tale that unfolds after Napoleon's downfall, when he's sent to St. Helena. We see the drama through the eyes of Betsy Balcombe, a young girl whose peaceful world turns upside down when Napoleon comes to live nearby. Initially scared of the once-powerful Emperor, she begins to see him differently as they become friends, causing her to reconsider everything she thought she knew about heroes and villains during a time filled with conflict. The story looks at how war and politics can change a person's life, especially a child's, and how getting to know someone can change your mind about history.