Jonica's Island

In 17th-century New Amsterdam, a young indentured servant faces prejudice and suspicion.

Thirteen-year-old Jonica, an indentured servant to the wealthy Van der Voort family, works hard to earn her place in their household. But when a theft occurs, Jonica becomes the prime suspect, testing her loyalty and resilience. Can she prove her innocence and find acceptance in a society rife with social divisions?

Set against the backdrop of colonial New York, Jonica's Island explores themes of prejudic...