Tin Olivia James she’s the last of a

she’s the last of a line of powerful root women who have been caring for the community since her ancestors were first captured and enslaved by white plantation owners

in drawing styles as distinctive as the artists

In cursive writing and coloured pencil drawings

have left their pasts behind as they study abroad in France

Tin Olivia James she’s the last of aBy Chris Judge, published by Andersen Press. Softcover, 32 pages, colour, 2015. Tin is looking after his little sister Nickel one afternoon when she grabs hold of a balloon and floats away! Tin and his dog Zinc set off in hot pursuit as she floats toward the big city. Can they rescue her before she drifts too far?