An African Princess: From African Orphan to Queen Victoria's Favourite
Author(s): Walter Dean Myers
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Sarah embarks on a whole new life...This incredible true story is retold alongside real letters, photographs and historical documents.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. Walter Dean Myers was the US National Ambassador for Young People's Literature 2012-2013. It is an incredible true story that will bring Black History Month alive for young readers.
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Walter Dean Myers is one of today's most highly respected writers for young readers. He is the two-time recipient of the Newbery Honor, has received the Coretta Scott King Award five times and won the inaugural Michael L. Printz Award. He has 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 lives with his wife in New Jersey, USA.
General Fields
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- : Walker Books Australia Pty, Limited
- : Walker Books Australia
- : 0.566
- : 01 September 2014
- : 208mm X 162mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 October 2014
- : books
Special Fields
- : Walter Dean Myers
- : Hardback
- : 966.901092
- : 160
