First published 2020
In 1860, the slave ship Clotilda makes its final, illegal voyage across the Atlantic, delivering a cargo of human souls to the American South. Among them is Cudjo Lewis, a young man with a remarkable story to tell. As the Clotilda's passengers are sold into bondage, Cudjo vows to one day return home to Africa. Years later, he finally gets his chance - but the path to freedom is paved with danger and heartbreak.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, historical-fiction
24 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: slavery, violence
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