Windrush Child

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10,95 €

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Beschreibung

<strong>In this heart-stopping adventure, Benjamin Zephaniah shows us what it was like to be a child of the Windrush generation.</strong><p><strong>"<em>The superb Voices series takes unsung heroes of the past and imagines them recounting the story of their remarkable lives' </em>" - The Times</strong></p><p>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 <strong>try to make a better life</strong>, so Leonard does his best not to complain, to make new friends, to do well at school – even when people <strong>hurt him with their words</strong> and with their fists.</p><p><strong><em>How can a boy so far from home learn to enjoy his new life when so many things count against him?</em></strong></p><p>‘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’</p><p><strong>iNews</strong></p><p>‘An invaluable story for any young readers who enjoy adventure and want to learn more about the Windrush generation’s experience. Essential reading’</p><p><strong>Alex Wheatle</strong></p><p><strong>ABOUT THE SERIES: VOICES</strong></p><ul><li>A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK’s finest writers for young people.</li><li>Voices reflects the <strong>authentic, unsung stories</strong> of our past.</li><li>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.</li><li><strong>Perfect for teaching children about inclusivity and diversity</strong></li></ul>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780702302725

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Taschenbuch

Maße

198 x 129 x 15 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2021

Verlag / Hersteller

Scholastic