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!