Wild East
Autor: | Ashley Hickson-Lovence |
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EAN: | 9780241645451 |
eBook Format: | ePUB |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Produktart: | eBook |
Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 23.05.2024 |
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The soaring debut YA verse-novel by Ashley Hickson-Lovence, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Manjeet Mann, and Dean Atta.Pen in one hand, on my wrist, a ticking clockI've got to make this work, just need a little luck...When fourteen-year-old Ronny s life is struck by tragedy, his mum decides it s finally time they move out of London.In his new city, as a Black teenager in a mostly white school, Ronny feels like a complete outsider and struggles to balance keeping his head down with his ambition of becoming a rapper.But when a local poet comes into class, Ronny discovers a world he s never considered before. Rap is like spoken word, bars equal poetry and maybe the combination of both could be the key to achieving his dreams?Praise for Wild East:This empowering verse novel announces the arrival of an exciting new talent in YA fiction Waterstones.comA powerful story of resilience, friendship, discovery and growth - Jeffrey Boakye, author of Kofi and the Rap Battle SummerAn amazing tale of self-reflection, acceptance, and achieving your greatest aspirations - screenrant.comWelcomes all types of readers...Hickson-Lovence has crafted a superb piece - DD Armstrong, author of Ugly Dogs Don't Cry