Freedom Child of the Sea - Softcover

Keens-Douglas, Richardo

4.41

17 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1550373722 ISBN 13: 9781550373721

Publisher: Annick Press, 1995

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A young man, swimming off the shore of a Caribbean island, is saved from drowning by a mysterious boy who appears from the depths. His body is scarred, yet his face is beautiful, and he leaps and swims as joyously as the dolphins. When the young man tells this to a passing stranger, he in turn is told a story of the days of slave trading.

When one of his ancestors came to these islands aboard a slave ship, a pregnant woman was thrown off because it was thought she wouldn't survive the journey. It is said that she and her son live in the ocean to this day, and he is called Freedom Child of the Sea. Only when there is harmony among all people will he and his mother be able to live on land as others do. Reassuring the young man that there is hope for all humanity, the stranger goes on his way.

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About the Author:

Richardo Keens-Douglas, an actor, playwright, author, and storyteller, has published six previous picture books for children, including The Trial of the Stone and The Nutmeg Princess. His works have appeared on American Bookseller's "Pick of the Lists" and been nominated for the Governor General's Award and the Silver Birch Award, among others. He presently divides his time between Grenada and Toronto.

Julia Gukova is an award-winning artist with 36 titles to her name. She has traveled to India and Europe, and lives with her young son in Moscow, Russia.

Review:

“The tale is magical, embodying the timeless appeal of all myths and legends and is beautifully brought to life by illustrator Julia Gukova’s lyrical and dreamy images.”—Hamilton Spectator

“It is a hopeful but truthful book, founded in tragedy but optimistic and full of magic. The images are stunning and unforgettable ...”—Toronto Star

“Keens-Douglas has a beautiful command of language and despite the essentially sad nature of the story, it comes across as a colorful, moving tale ...”—Edmonton Sun

“A truly sensitive combination of text and pictures which any multicultural collection should not be without.” —Multicultural Review

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