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!