Journey Back to Freedom
The Olaudah Equiano Story
by Catherine Johnson
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Pub Date 1 Sep 2022 | Archive Date 12 Sep 2022
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Description
From the horrors of the slave trade to a book that changed the world, Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Olaudah Equiano in this gripping true story.
Born in what is now Nigeria in 1745, Olaudah Equiano’s peaceful childhood was brought to an abrupt end when he was captured and enslaved aged 11. He spent much of the next eight years of his life at sea, seeing action in the Seven Years’ War. When he was finally able to buy his freedom, he went on to become a prominent member of the abolition movement and in 1789 published one of the first books by a Black African writer. Journey Back to Freedom focuses on Equiano’s early life, demonstrating the resilience of the human spirit and one man’s determination to be free.
For ages 9+ / Edited to a reading age of 8
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
Praise for Catherine's previous Barrington Stoke novel, Race to the Frozen North:
"Catherine Johnson is the master of historical fiction for children; her prose is warm and wise and utterly gripping" -- Katherine Rundell
"If it doesn't make you angry, you haven't read it properly" -- Fleur Hitchcock
"Wonderful ... Uncovering the forgotten and hidden histories of those who have been marginalised is a serious and necessary undertaking and this book is a great addition to that genre" -- The Letterpress Project
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781781129227 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
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