What is the setting of the story the young warriors?

What is the setting of the story the young warriors?

Five teenage boys, members of a band of Maroons (runaway slaves in Jamaica during the 19th to early 20th century) living in the Maroon community of Mountain Top, pass their village’s initiation tests for them to be recognized as young Maroon warriors.

What caused the Maroon wars?

The spark of the war was when two Maroons, one named Peter Campbell, were found guilty of stealing two pigs by a court in Montego Bay. When six Maroon leaders, led by Montague James and including Major Jarrett, came to the British to present their grievances, the British took them as prisoners.

How did the five Maroon boys become warriors?

Five Maroon boys pass tests of skill and endurance to become warriors in their village. When they go out hunting to celebrate, they suddenly discover that the forest is full of their enemies, the English Redcoats. In the campaign that follows, the defeat of the Maroons seems certain, but the young warriors help bring about a great victory.

How many people live in the Leeward Maroons?

In their largest town, Accompong, in the parish of St Elizabeth, the Leeward Maroons still possess a vibrant community of about 600. Tours of the village are offered to foreigners and a large festival is put on every January 6 to commemorate the signing of the peace treaty with the British after the First Maroon War.

Who are the redcoats in the young warriors?

However, when they go out into the woods for a celebratory hunt as per their custom, they inadvertently discover that the British Redcoat soldiers, nemeses of the Maroons, are patrolling within the area.

How old are the boys in the young warriors?

Historically relevant. Short, delightful, 121 pages, easy to read, well written, relaxing, this book tells the story of 5 14-year old Maroon boys who learn what it means to be brave in British Jamaica. V.