Ira Aldridge: The Shakespearean Actor (I Was There) - Softcover

Book 6 of 8: I Was There?

Hepburn, Judy

 
9780702304965: Ira Aldridge: The Shakespearean Actor (I Was There)

Synopsis

 

I Was There... is a perfect introduction for younger readers into stories from the past, allowing children to imagine that they were really there.

I Was There... Ira Aldridge tells the exciting story of the African-American actor, Ira Aldridge, who rose to fame on the London stage.

Brilliantly imagined, readers aged 7+ will love this first-hand account of a child's experience of nineteenth-century London and the vibrant life of the theatre.

  • Amazing black-and-white illustrations throughout bring the story to life!
  • Perfect stories for children who are struggling with their reading

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