A World Away

Jafir leaves Africa and his homeland behind on his quest to find his younger sister Boomtina and best friend Tesfaya, still in the hands of outlaws.

Now a legend as the youngest Lieutenant in the

history of Britain’s Royal Navy, Jafir sails with the HMS Sea Serpent and crew around Africa to England.

Jafir’s new arch enemy is imprisoned on the voyage, but the dastardly Sea Serpent King escapes after the ship pulls into London.

Jafir meets tremendous prejudice as a young black boy in Europe’s largest city. He also makes new friends, including the King, and his daughter, the princess. Jafir connects with Ishmael Freeman, an escaped American slave who becomes his mentor. A group of homeless boys tests Jafir in ways he never expected. Will he survive threats, illness, and the vengeance of the Sea Serpent King, all while searching for the ones he loves?