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Rollercoasters: My Name is Leon

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Part of Rollercoasters Key Stage 3 Fiction

A striking coming-of-age story about family, loss, and resilience

Author Kit de Waal

Suitable for: KS3 and KS4 English teachers and students

Price: £8.99

ISBN: 978-1382048576
Publication date: 13/06/2024
Paperback: 320 pages
Dimensions: 198x129mm

Availability: In stock.

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Description

Leon loves his baby brother, Jake. But the grownups are saying his mum can't cope, and are threatening to split them up. Before long, Leon and his brother find themselves in the care of strangers. Amongst undulating circumstances of life and the social upheaval of 1980s Britain, Leon is determined to rediscover family and find hope in his future.

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A vivid and honest coming-of-age story set in 1980s Britain
Told through the candid perspective of nine-year-old protagonist Leon
An insightful exploration of family, loss, community and resilience
Award-winning author Kit de Waal draws on her experience to authentically portray the care system
Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award 2017 and the Desmond Elliott Prize 2017
An AQA set text for GCSE English Literature
Includes additional content, including author spotlight and novel insights
A free downloadable resource pack is available online

This page was last updated on 22 December 2024 at 20:30 GMT

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