Journey Back to Freedom
The Olaudah Equiano Story
Catherine Johnson author Katie Hickey illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:1st Sep '22
Should be back in stock very soon
(Dyslexia-friendly)
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.
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.
Aged only eleven, Olaudah Equiano was cruelly snatched from his home in Africa and sold into slavery. He spent much of the next ten years serving various masters at sea, travelling to the far corners of the globe. He witnessed horrendous cruelty and occasional kindness, while experiencing daring adventures and extreme peril. Throughout it all, he never gave up hope that one day he would be free again.
This is his incredible true story.
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
"Olaudah Equiano's story is one that everyone should read & know, and I can't think of anyone better than [Catherine Johnson] to tell it" – S.F. Said
"Expertly researched and written, accessible and absolutely vital" – Sophie Anderson
"Johnson’s lively, lightly fictionalised account of Equiano’s life makes gripping reading for 9+" – The Guardian
"Meticulously researched, richly imagined and beautifully written … [Johnson's] nuanced approach will lead to thought-provoking discussions, and her engaging style means the book will fly off the shelves" – Reading for Pleasure and Progress
"An incredible story of survival and freedom … recounted here as a powerful historical novel … The narrative is fast-paced and immediate – replicating the constant unpredictability of Equiano’s experience. [Johnson] doesn’t shy away from the brutality he experienced, but her words are carefully chosen for young readers." – Film Stories, 'Children's Book of the Week'
- Short-listed for York Book Award 2023
- Short-listed for Young Quills Award 2023
ISBN: 9781781129227
Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 7mm
Weight: 200g
112 pages