Freedom Award-winning by Catherine Johnson (author) and Two Dots (illustrator) (UK edition)

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

Product Details

Catalogue number

382 in EU Primary March 2026, 4113 in Rewards Catalogue 2026/27 and 4113 in Rewards Catalogue 2025/26

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781407185484

Publisher

Scholastic

Date published

August 2nd, 2018

Accelerated Reader

AR book level: 4.5; Middle years plus; 4.0 points

Other details

160 pages

Condition

New

UK edition

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