In the Shadow of the Pali: A Story of the Hawaiian Leper Colony

Set in the late nineteenth century, the story follows twelve-year-old Liliha after she is forced to leave her home and enter the isolated Kalaupapa Leprosy Colony on Molokai, Hawaii. Facing harsh living conditions, difficult people, and the relentless progression of her own disease, Liliha must find inner strength to survive and hold onto hope. The narrative paints a vivid picture of life in a community shaped by isolation, stigma, and the everyday fight for dignity.