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Passing for White - Barrington Stoke Teen

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

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Barrington Stoke

Book information

ISBN: 9781781126813
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: Barrington Stoke
Pub date:
Edition: Paperback original
DEWEY: 823.92
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 103
Weight: 198g
Height: 131mm
Width: 197mm
Spine width: 10mm