Beatrice and Croc Harry

Lawrence Hill is the author of eleven critically acclaimed books. His novel Aminata (The Book of Negroes) is an international bestseller. The son of American immigrants – a black father and a white mother – Hill’s books address issues of identity, justice and belonging. He has lived and worked in various countries, including Spain, France, Niger, Cameroon and Mali. A professor at the University of Guelph, Lawrence Hill lives between Hamilton, Ontario and Woody Point, Newfoundland.

Young Beatrice wakes up alone in the forest. She doesn’t know her name, nor that she’s black. In her quest for identity, justice and healing, she finds the most unlikely ally: the huge, sharp-tongued royal crocodile Croc Harry. Will he be able to help her rediscover her identity?

This reading guide was developed by Alexiis Stephen, with support from HarperCollins. It is available online via the Lawrence Hill website, in the “resources” section.

The biography, photos (author and cover) and summary are from Editions Mémoire d’encrier.