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18th-century Bristol is a wealthy, brawling, waterfront city where the slave trade continues to flourish. To it comes Midnight, an African slave, bearing a sense of his own humanity which triumphs over the evil of his masters. Befriended by Jess, a pauper girl, Midnight fights for his freedom.
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"One of the most powerful and moving novels I have ever read." Children's Books"
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Marjorie Darke comes from Birmingham, she now lives in Somerset with her husband and enjoys music, gardening and patchwork. Marjorie embarked on her writing career when she has children. A Question of Courage was shortlisted and highly commended for the Guardian Award and has been translated into many languages. Marjorie also writes extensively for young children.
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- PublisherPuffin
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0140327703
- ISBN 13 9780140327700
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages224
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