Ira Aldridge - Judy Hepburn

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