Cane Warriors — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Winner of a 2021 Young Quills Award for Best Historical Fiction
"Wheatle brings the struggle of slavery in the Jamaican sugar cane fields to life . . . A refreshing and heartbreaking story that depicts both a real-life uprising against oppression and the innate desire to be free. Highly recommended." --School Library Journal, Starred Review
NOBODY FREE TILL EVERYBODY FREE.
Moa is fourteen. The only life he has ever known is toiling on the Frontier sugarcane plantation for endless hot days, fearing the vicious whips of the overseers. Then one night he learns of an uprising, led by the charismatic Tacky. Moa is to be a cane warrior, and fight for the freedom of all the enslaved people in the nearby plantations. But before they can escape, Moa and his friend Keverton must face their first great task: to kill their overseer, Misser Donaldson. Time is ticking as the day of the uprising approaches . . .
Irresistible, gripping, and unforgettable, Cane Warriors follows the true story of Tacky's War in Jamaica, 1760.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cane Warriors appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book depicts significant violence, including the slaying of slave masters and their families during a slave revolt in Jamaica. This violence is a central element of the plot. The book contains harrowing and disturbing themes related to the experiences of enslaved individuals and their revolt, which may be intense for younger readers.
Does Cane Warriors have violence?
The book depicts significant violence, including the slaying of slave masters and their families during a slave revolt in Jamaica. This violence is a central element of the plot.
Does Cane Warriors have scary content?
The book contains harrowing and disturbing themes related to the experiences of enslaved individuals and their revolt, which may be intense for younger readers.
Does Cane Warriors have religious themes?
No explicit religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the narrative of 'Cane Warriors'.
Does Cane Warriors have racial/cultural content?
The narrative centers on Tacky’s Rebellion, a historical slave revolt in Jamaica, addressing themes of racial oppression and colonialism. This is a central theme of the book.
Does Cane Warriors have profanity?
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Does Cane Warriors have climate change?
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Does Cane Warriors have sexual identity?
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Does Cane Warriors have gender roles?
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Does Cane Warriors have lgbtq+ themes?
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