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Freedom

Catherine Johnson

From Shelf: Can anyone recommend some fiction books appropriate for Year 5 that have black male characters please? Question asked on Twitter by Lisa Pearce @pearce80

12-year old Nathaniel is a slave, sent to England. Life in London is tough and Nat seizes the first opportunity to escape. He hears the story of The Zong, a ship where the crew murdered 133 slaves. Will the world continue to turn a blind eye to the horrors of slavery? And can Nat really evade his masters forever?

An action-packed story about a boy's experience of slavery in Britain. Winner of the Little Rebels Children's Book Award 2019 "Filled with humour, compassion and hope" The Guardian Nathaniel doesn't want to move to England with his master's family, leaving behind his mother and sister on the Jamaican plantation. But then he remembers what his mother told him: once a slave sets foot on English soil, they're free. Perhaps he can earn his fortune and buy his family's freedom, too... Bursting with action and vibrant characters With real events and historical figures woven into the story Perfect for teaching children aged 8+ about the slaev trade in Britain

Format:
Paperback / softback
Pages:
160
Publisher:
Scholastic
ISBN:
9781407185484
Published Date:
2/8/2018
Dimensions:
200mm x 131mm x 11mm
Weight:
120g
Category:
General fiction (Children's / Teenage)

RRP: £6.99

Format: Paperback / softback

ISBN: 9781407185484


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