Passing for White

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.

About the author

Tanya has been part of Storybox Theatre since 1992 working as a writer, administrator and performer. She is the author of many books for children and is currently based in Devon.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Tanya Landman, Landman Tanya
• Publisher: Harper Collins Uk
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 13
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 27.05.2017
• EAN: 9781781126813
• ISBN: 978-1-78112-681-3
• No. of pages: 103
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 198 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Teen
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / General, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), For reluctant or struggling readers (children / teenagers), For reluctant readers (children)