Passing for White

Häftad, Engelska, 201712-15 år

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Beskrivning

Treachery, adventure and dreams of freedom triumph in this stunningly evocative historical adventure, inspired by a stunning real-life story and re-imagined for a teen audience. It's 1848 in the Deep South of America. Rosa is a slave but her owner is also her father and her fair skin means she can 'pass for white'. With the help of her husband Benjamin, she disguises herself as a young southern gentleman – and Benjamin's master. In this guise, the couple flee the South, explaining away their lack of literacy, avoiding those they have encountered before and holding their nerve over a thousand miles to freedom.Inspired by the amazing true story of Ellen Craft who escaped a life of slavery through a daring disguise and won freedom for herself and her husband. Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 8.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-05-11
Mått:130 x 196 x 13 mm
Vikt:227 g
Ålder:12-15
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Läsålder:12-15
Antal sidor:120
Förlag:HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN:9781781126813
Miljömärkning:Produced using independently certified paper to ensure responsible forestry management. (Certification is by FSC, PEFC or SFI.)
Utmärkelser:Nominated for Carnegie Medal 2018

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Mer om författaren

Tanya Landman is renowned for her thought-provoking, prize-winning novels including the beautifully “deft and dark”, Carnegie Medal-winning Buffalo Soldier. In 2019 she won the Scottish Teenage Book Prize for her critically acclaimed novella One Shot. Tanya says that she loves how writing allows her to daydream – something she was always in trouble for at school! She lives in Devon with her sons, a Siamese cat and two Labradors.

Recensioner i media

"Convincing and captivating" – CBI"A thought-provoking odyssey" – Guardian"Grips the reader and doesn't let go, from one tense encounter to the next" – Scotsman Magazine"It's gently educational … but nothing detracts from the fact that it's a darned good story and it's one which will appeal to both male and female readers. Just as a good story, well written it's worth five stars, easily” – The Bookbag"Harrowing in places and still chillingly relevant, this is an absolute must read for all YA fans" – In Need of a Read, Blog