SOLD: What will it take to find freedom?

15-year-old Roza is sold into slavery in the UK by her father, Adelina and Jozif Braka. They work her hard, beat and starve her, and refuse to let her go out. She runs to the police, but they produce a forged birth certificate and return her to them for punishment. When she tries to escape, she is sent to a holding house full of other enslaved girls. This is the first British YA novel to explore child trafficking and is powerful, gritty, and engrossing. It will appeal to fans of Miriam Halahmy, Anne Cassidy, and Laurie Halse Anderson.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2023
Publisher: Cadence Publishing

15-year-old Roza, driven by the belief that she will find a better life in the United Kingdom, sets out for her journey. However, upon her arrival, she is shocked to discover that her father has sold her into slavery to alleviate his financial burdens. Adelina and Jozif Braka, the new owners, treat Roza cruelly, subjecting her to arduous work, beatings, and starvation. They refuse to let her leave their grasp, forcing her to pretend to be their daughter. Despite her desperate pleas for help, the Brakas produce a forged birth certificate, discrediting her and reinforcing their control. Believing that her situation cannot worsen, Roza is sent back to their home for further punishment. However, her hopes for escape are dashed when she is confined to a holding house, filled with other enslaved girls. This novel marks the first exploration of child trafficking in British Young Adult literature, and it is sure to captivate fans of authors such as Miriam Halahmy, Anne Cassidy, and Laurie Halse Anderson. With its well-researched content and powerful storytelling, it delves into a little-known subject matter, offering a compelling and informative read for both teens and adults. The novel is characterized by its gritty realism, emotional depth, and the resilience of its characters, making it an essential, compelling, and deeply moving experience.

Dimension: 198 x 129 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914578083