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Rollercoasters: My Name is Leon
Rollercoasters: My Name is Leon
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.
This page was last updated on 23 December 2024 at 20:30 GMT
Features
- 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 23 December 2024 at 20:30 GMT
Table of Contents
My Name is Leon
Author Spotlight
Novel Insights
Language and Style
Vocabulary List
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