Ajeemah and His Son
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1992 · Est. 2 hour read

Ajeemah and His Son

Written by James Berry

Father and son are torn from home, facing separation and survival in a brutal new world.

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96 pages· 13,983 words· Est. 2 hour read· 760L
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Bookroo's summary

In 1807, Ajeemah and his son Atu are violently uprooted from their African home, thrust into the horrors of the slave trade. As they are sold to separate plantations in Jamaica, their bond is tested by distance and despair. Will they find a way to reunite, or will the cruel forces of their new reality keep them apart forever? This poignant tale explores the resilience of the human spirit amidst unimaginable adversity, leaving readers to ponder the enduring strength of family and hope.

From the publisher

In 1807, at the height of the slave trade, Ajeemah and his son Atu are kidnapped by slave traders from their homeland in Africa. Their destiny is now the barbaric slave trade of the New World.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1993)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
13,983
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
760L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~R
Scholastic level
R
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
8503
Publication
Published
January 30, 1994
First published
October 1, 1992
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064405232
LCCN
92006615
OCLC
30103934

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