African slavery
Subtitle: a young boy's story
By: Stewart Ross
Edition: Paperback edition.
Series: Survivors
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 82
ISBN-13: 9780750296359
Copyright date: 2002
Subjects: Brothers and sisters; Juvenile fiction; Slavery; Fiction; Boys; Historical fiction; Slaves; History
Description: GENERAL FICTION (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). It is the eighteenth century and twelve-year-old Obah already has a big future ahead of him. He is destined to be a high chief in his village in Benin. In just one day, Obah's life changes for ever when he and his beloved young sister, Banita, are wrenched away from the world they know and sold into slavery. But the greatest pain of all comes when Obah and his sister are separated. He vows never to give up searching for Banita. Obah's love and determination to escape keep him strong, but will that be enough to keep him alive? Part of a unique collection of fictional stories about young people caught up in real-life conflicts and disasters. Through their eyes we experience the day-to-day hardships and dangers of living through troubled times. Ages 9+
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.