Dance of Resistance Synopsis
Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Josephine Baker in this true story, chronicling her journey from an impoverished childhood to beloved actress, dancer and wartime heroine.
Dancer, singer, actress, movie star, civil-rights activist - Josephine Baker was a phenomenon!
Overcoming the poverty and abuse of her childhood, Josephine grew up to become one of the biggest stars of the early twentieth century, particularly adored in her adopted country of France. She used her connections to help the Resistance in their fight against the Nazis during the Second World War and later became involved with Martin Luther King and the civil-rights movements in the US.
Controversial and outspoken, she is an iconic historical figure and Catherine Johnson brings her story vividly to life for a young audience in this enthralling piece of narrative non-fiction.
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9780008726218 |
| Publication date: |
11th September 2025 |
| Author: |
Catherine Johnson |
| Illustrator: |
Katie Hickey |
| Publisher: |
Barrington Stoke an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
120 pages |
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Catherine Johnson Press Reviews
Praise for Race to the Frozen North;
“Catherine Johnson is the master of historical fiction for children; her prose is warm and wise and utterly gripping” Katherine Rundell
“If it doesn’t make you angry you haven’t read it properly” Fleur Hitchcock
Praise for Journey Back to Freedom;
“Olaudah Equiano’s story is one that everyone should read & know, and I can’t think of anyone better than [Catherine Johnson] to tell it” S.F Said
“Expertly researched and written, accessible and absolutely vital” Sophie Anderson
“Johnson’s lively, lightly fictionalised account of Equiano’s life makes gripping reading for 9+” The Guardian
“Meticulously researched, richly imagined and beautifully written... [Johnson’s] nuanced approach will lead to thought-provoking discussions, and her engaging style means the book will fly off the shelves” Open University, Top Texts for October
“A riveting, exciting read that’s perfect for #BlackHistoryMonth” Booktrust
About Catherine Johnson
Catherine Johnson is a screen-writer and best-selling author of several books for children and young adults. Her acclaimed novel Sawbones won the Young Quills Award for Historical Fiction, and her most recent book The Curious Tale of the Lady Caraboo, was nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal and the YA Book Prize. Catherine has been a Writer in Residence at Holloway Prison, a Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow at the London institute and has mentored writers in Africa for the British Council.
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