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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues > Racism, sexism & prejudice
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The Hidden Gem
(Hardcover)
Ja'mecha Mckinney; Illustrated by Sarah K Turner
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R617
Discovery Miles 6 170
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Kobi the Tooth Shinobi
(Hardcover)
Xavier Roy; Contributions by Cetonia Weston-Roy; Illustrated by Qorina Prameswari
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R492
Discovery Miles 4 920
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Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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In this heart-stopping adventure, Benjamin Zephaniah shows us what
it was like to be a child of the Windrush generation. 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
Jamie Lee wants to be normal. But his ADHD makes him feel like his
brain is full of butterflies. Elin Watts wants to be perfect. If
she can be, surely her dad will come home. When Jamie and Elin's
families blend, the polar opposites of chaotic Jamie and ordered
Elin collide. As their lives spiral out of control, Jamie and Elin
discover that they're actually more alike than they'd admit. Maybe
there's no such thing as normal, or perfect. And perhaps, just like
families, happy-ever-afters come in all shapes and sizes. Uplifting
and moving, The Boy with the Butterfly Mind is an inspiring story
of acceptance, blended families, and discovering that in the end,
being yourself is more than enough.
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