TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ross,Stewart
TI  - African slavery: a young boy's story 
T2  - Survivors
SN  - 9780750296359
PY  - 2015///.
CY  - London : 
PB  - Wayland, 
KW  - Slavery
KW  - Juvenile fiction
KW  - Slaves
KW  - Boys
KW  - Brothers and sisters
KW  - Historical fiction
N2  - It is the eighteenth century and twelve-year-old Obah already has a big future ahead of him. He is destined to be a high chief in his village in Benin. In just one day, Obah's life changes for ever when he and his beloved young sister, Banita, are wrenched away from the world they know and sold into slavery. But the greatest pain of all comes when Obah and his sister are separated. He vows never to give up searching for Banita. Obah's love and determination to escape keep him strong, but will that be enough to keep him alive? Part of a unique collection of fictional stories about young people caught up in real-life conflicts and disasters. Through their eyes we experience the day-to-day hardships and dangers of living through troubled times. Ages 9+
ER  -