Ira Aldridge: The Shakespearean Actor

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