Cane Warriors

Moa is fourteen. The only life he has ever known is working on the Frontier sugar cane 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, and the day of the uprising approaches . . .

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Irresistible, gripping and unforgettable, Cane Warriors follows the true story of Tacky’s War in Jamaica, 1760. The story begins with Moa being awoken in the middle of the night by one of the rebels who informs him that the revolt will begin on Easter Sunday. Moa’s father doesn’t like the idea of Moa joining the rebellion but his mother gives Moa her blessing.  Moa’s best friend is Keverton who is two years older than him.  They are the main protaganists of the drama and through them we see brotherhood, courage, faith and sacrifice.  We see them launch attacks on slave masters and free slaves from neighbouring plantations.

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It’s an untold story that pays homage to freedom fighters all over the world.