Passing for White

Description

It's 1848 in the Deep South of America. Fair-skinned Rosa is a slave but can 'pass for white'. With the help of Moses, her husband, she disguises herself as a young white man - and Moses's master. In this guise, the two of them must make their way out of 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. 'I had much rather starve in England, a free woman, than be a slave for the best man that ever breathed upon the American continent.' - Ellen Craft

Tanya Landman studied for a degree in English Literature at Liverpool University before working in a bookshop, an arts centre and a zoo. Tanya won the Carnegie Medal in 2015 with Buffalo Soldier and is renowned for her thought-provoking novels set in nineteenth-century America.

"Convincing and captivating" -- CBI "A thought-provoking odyssey" -- Guardian "Grips the reader and doesn't let go, from one tense encounter to the next" -- Scotsman Magazine "It's gently educational ... but nothing detracts from the fact that it's a darned good story and it's one which will appeal to both male and female readers. Just as a good story, well written it's worth five stars, easily" -- The Bookbag "Harrowing in places and still chillingly relevant, this is an absolute must read for all YA fans" -- In Need of a Read, Blog