Summary
Morning Girl, released in 1992, is a dual first-person narrative told from the perspectives of Morning Girl, who is named for her habit of waking before anyone else in her family, and her younger brother, Star Boy, who favors the night and the stars over the day. The chapters alternate, providing insights into the world through Morning Girl's eyes and then through Star Boy's. These siblings are being raised on an unnamed Caribbean island, surrounded by a loving family and extended tribe. The narrative primarily focuses on their journey to maturity as they face a family tragedy, endure a hurricane, find their roles within the broader community, and eventually encounter white strangers.
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