Ignatius Sancho
“Ignatius Sancho” by Judy Hepburn, published by Scholastic in 2021, presents the extraordinary true story of a young boy’s life as he navigates the complexities of slavery and freedom. This edition, written in English and spanning 160 pages, follows Ignatius Sancho, an eight-year-old boy living in Greenwich in 1738, who serves a family without recognition or gratitude. The narrative captures his struggles and the constant threat of being sent to a sugar plantation, highlighting the harsh realities of his existence.
Readers will find an inspiring account of Ignatius’s journey from servitude to self-empowerment as he escapes the confines of his early life and begins to forge a new path. The book delves into themes of history and social science, offering insights into Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. Through Ignatius’s experiences, the narrative emphasizes the importance of resilience and the pursuit of knowledge, making it a significant read for those interested in historical perspectives on slavery and personal triumph.
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My Story: Ignatius Sancho is the extraordinary true story of a young boy’s life: a slave, a servant, a business owner, a campaigner, a composer, a writer.
Greenwich 1738, and eight-year-old Ignatius lives with three sisters. Not as a member of their family, but more or less a pet – a toy. He serves them breakfast, lunch and dinner, fetches and carries, does their bidding and all without thanks or a smile. He lives with the constant possibility of being sent away to a sugar plantation – to endure back-breaking work away from everything and everyone he has ever known.
When the threat of being sent back to the West Indies to be enslaved on a plantationbecomes suddenly all too real, Ignatius must escape and start to build a real and brilliant life for himself.
- an inspirational story based on real life
- perfect for anyone wanting to understand more about Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade
- an empowering and importantread.
“I have to sit down. I need to wipe my eyes. Imagine, me, the little boy who slaved for the sisters and had to fight so hard to be able to read and write, has become the first black man to have a say in who governs England.”
Experience history first-hand with My Story.
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