Kemosha of the Caribbean

Kemosha of the Caribbean
Alex Wheatle
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Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 320pg
3 Feb 2022 UK
International import eta 10-19 days
9781839131219
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' A vivid and powerful story . . . Another tour de force by Alex Wheatle, a truly gifted storyteller' David OlusogaKemosha and her brother have lived their whole lives in slavery. Sold away to work in lawless Port Royal, Kemosha takes her chance to escape brutal treatment. With fortune on her side, Kemosha befriends Ravenhide, a man with a mysterious past who teaches her the art of swordfighting, and introduces her to the beautiful runaway Isabella. Yet Kemosha' s greatest test yet is upon the deck of the Satisfaction: the notorious Captain Morgan' s ship. His next adventure on the high seas could be the making of Kemosha - and her one chance to earn enough pieces of eight to buy the freedom of her brother. . .
"A vivid and powerful story centred around the struggles of a young enslaved woman who is determined to stand up for herself and fight for what is right, often in the face of danger and cruelty. Another tour de force by Alex Wheatle a truly gifted storyteller" -- David Olusoga "[A] stunning historical adventure . . . Wheatle has a big heart, an easy style and natural empathy" * The Times, Children' s Book of the Week * "A thrilling high seas adventure. . . Kemosha' s indomitable spirit, determination and wit make for an unforgettable heroine" * Observer * "There' s pirates, cut-throats and swashbuckling action, but the star turn is the fierce and unforgettable heroine in pursuit of her freedom and the girl she loves" * The Bookseller, Editor' s Choice * "Alex paints a vivid character in Kemosha, a stubborn and strong willed slave who refuses to accept defeat at every corner. It is a story about courage, determination, and never giving up. . . I was rooting for her from the first page to the very end" -- Kereen Getten
Alex Wheatle is the author of several acclaimed novels, many of them inspired by experiences from his childhood. He was born in Brixton to Jamaican parents, and spent most of his childhood in a Surrey children' s home. Following a short stint in prison following the Brixton uprising of 1981, he wrote poems and lyrics and became known as the Brixtonbard. Alex has been longlisted for the Carnegie Medal, won the Guardian Children' s Fiction Award, and was awarded an MBE for services to literature in 2008.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781839131219
Published: 3 Feb 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Andersen Press
Publisher: Andersen Press
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 256g
Pages: 320

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