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PASSING FOR WHITE
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| By: |
Tanya Landman |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£7.99 |
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£5.83 |
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£2.16 |
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| ISBN 10: |
178112681X |
| ISBN 13: |
9781781126813 |
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Usually dispatched within 1-2 days.
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Currently 33 available |
| Publisher: |
BARRINGTON STOKE LTD |
| Pub. date: |
11 May, 2017 |
| Pages: |
112 |
| Description: |
Treachery, adventure and the dream of freedom from slavery converge in this stunning historical adventure, inspired by the real-life story of William and Ellen Craft, and brought to a modern teen audience by Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 13+. |
| Synopsis: |
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+ |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Barrington Stoke Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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Book Level : 4.1
Interest Level : Upper Yrs
Points : 3
Quiz number : 231986
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