An African Princess: From African Orphan to Queen Victoria's Favourite

Author: Walter Dean Myers
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Category: True Stories for Children, People & Places, History Books for Kids, Social Issues
Age Group: 9+
Book Format: Paperback

1848, West Africa: a tribal princess intended for sacrifice is rescued and presented to Queen Victoria. This is her extraordinary story. Captured, and about to be killed, a young African princess is dramatically rescued by a British naval officer. Taken to England, she is presented at court to Queen Victoria. As an important friendship begins, Sarah embarks on a whole new life... This incredible true story is retold alongside real letters, photographs and historical documents. Recounted with insight and empathy by Walter Dean Myers, the US National Ambassador for Young People's Literature 2012-2013, this is an important reflection on royalty, race, class, belonging and - above all - identity.

About Walter Dean Myers
Walter Dean Myers was one of America's most highly respected writers for young readers. He was the two-time recipient of the Newbery Honor, received the Coretta Scott King Award five times and won the inaugural Michael L. Printz Award. He also won the Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement, and the Margaret A. Edwards Award for his contribution to young adult literature. Among his award-winning works of non-fiction, fiction and poetry are Monster, Malcolm X: By Any Means Necessary, Somewhere in the Darkness, The Glory Field, Slam!, Fallen Angels and Harlem. He sadly passed away at home in New Jersey in 2014.

(BK-9781406354447)

SKU BK-9781406354447
Barcode # 9781406354447
Brand Walker Books Ltd
Artist / Author Walter Dean Myers
Shipping Weight 0.5700kg
Shipping Width 0.170m
Shipping Height 0.020m
Shipping Length 0.220m
Assembled Length 21.500m
Assembled Height 1.800m
Assembled Width 16.800m
Type Paperback

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