
Windrush Child
Benjamin Zephaniah(Author)
Scholastic (Publisher)
Published on 5. November 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-7023-0272-5 (ISBN)
Description
In this heart-stopping adventure, Benjamin Zephaniah
shows us what it was like to be a child of the Windrush generation."The
superb Voices series takes
unsung heroes of the past and imagines them recounting the story
of their remarkable lives' " - The Times
Leonard is shocked when he
arrives with his mother in the port of Southampton. His father is
a stranger to him, it's cold and even the Jamaican
food doesn't taste the same as it did back home in Maroon
Town. But his parents have brought him here to try to make
a better life, so Leonard does his best not to complain,
to make new friends, to do well at school - even
when people hurt him with their words and with their
fists.
How can a boy so
far from home learn to enjoy his new life when so many things
count against him?
'Zephaniah pulls no punches
in his depictions of the racism that Leonard suffers both at school
and in the streets in a powerful, moving account of family and
fitting in'
iNews
'An invaluable story for any
young readers who enjoy adventure and want to learn more about the
Windrush generation's experience. Essential reading'
Alex Wheatle
ABOUT THE SERIES: VOICES
A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK's finest writers
for young people.
Voices reflects the authentic, unsung stories
of our past.
Each shows that, even in times of great upheaval, a myriad of
people have arrived on this island and made a home for themselves
- from Roman times to the present day.
Perfect for teaching children about inclusivity and diversity
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: From 08 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
153 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7023-0272-5 (9780702302725)
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Schweitzer Classification