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Black heart of Jamaica

Name: Black heart of Jamaica
ISBN: 9781405237574

By Julia Golding

A travelling theatre show turns perilous when Cat is kidnapped—and Pedro chooses rebellion over safety.

swashbuckling historical dramatic thought-provoking

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction

What is Black heart of Jamaica about?

In 1792, Cat Royal and her friend Pedro sail from London to Jamaica with a travelling theatre company. Their performances soon lead them into danger when Pedro’s former owner reappears and Cat is kidnapped. Surrounded by pirates, plantation owners and the brutal realities of slavery, Cat must find the courage to escape. As Pedro becomes involved in a rebellion for freedom, Cat faces difficult choices about loyalty, justice and the price of liberty.

About the author

Julia Golding is a popular British author who loves writing exciting stories for children and young people. She is best known for her award-winning 'Cat Royal' series, full of adventure and mystery. Julia enjoys bringing her characters to life and hopes her books inspire readers to explore their own imaginations.

Pages

376 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2008

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