Passing for White
On Sale: 05/11/2017
Passing for White
On Sale: 05/11/2017
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About the Book
Treachery, adventure and dreams of freedom triumph in this stunningly evocative historical adventure, inspired by a stunning real-life story, and brought to a modern teen audience by a Carnegie Medal-winning author.
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 struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 13+
Critical Praise
"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
-Product Details
- ISBN: 9781781126813
- ISBN 10: 178112681X
- Imprint: Barrington Stoke
- On Sale: 05/11/2017
- Pages: 120
- List Price:14.99 CAD
- BISAC1 : YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Historical / United States / 19th Century
- BISAC2 : YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Action & Adventure / General
- BISAC3 : YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Girls & Women
- BISAC4 : YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Romance / Historical
- BISAC5 : YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism
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