12-year old Nathaniel is a slave, sent to England. Life in Londonis tough and Nat seizes the first opportunity to escape. He hearsthe story of The Zong, a ship where the crew murdered 133slaves. Will the world continue to turn a blind eye to the horrorsof slavery? And can Nat really evade his masters forever?
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12-year old Nathaniel is a slave, sent to England. Life in Londonis tough and Nat seizes the first opportunity to escape. He hearsthe story of The Zong, a ship where the crew murdered 133slaves. Will the world continue to turn a blind eye to the horrorsof slavery? And can Nat really evade his masters forever?
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An action-packed story about a boy’s experienceof slavery in Britain.Winner of the Little Rebels Children’s Book Award2019“Filled with humour, compassion and hope”The GuardianNathaniel doesn’t want to move to England with his master’sfamily, leaving behind his mother and sister on the Jamaicanplantation.But then he remembers what his mother told him: once a slave setsfoot on English soil, they’re free. Perhaps he can earnhis fortune and buy his family’s freedom, too...Bursting with action and vibrant charactersWith real events and historical figures woven into the storyPerfect for teaching children aged 8+ about the slaev trade inBritain
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