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In this heart-stopping adventure, Benjamin Zephaniahshows us what it was like to be a child of the Windrush generation.“Thesuperb Voices series takesunsung heroes of the past and imagines them recounting the storyof their remarkable lives' ” - The TimesLeonard is shocked when hearrives with his mother in the port of Southampton. His father isa stranger to him, it’s cold and even the Jamaicanfood doesn’t taste the same as it did back home in MaroonTown. But his parents have brought him here to try to makea better life, so Leonard does his best not to complain,to make new friends, to do well at school – evenwhen people hurt him with their words and with theirfists. How can a boy sofar from home learn to enjoy his new life when so many thingscount against him?  ‘Zephaniah pulls no punchesin his depictions of the racism that Leonard suffers both at schooland in the streets in a powerful, moving account of family andfitting in’iNews‘An invaluable story for anyyoung readers who enjoy adventure and want to learn more about theWindrush generation’s experience. Essential reading’Alex WheatleABOUT THE SERIES: VOICES A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK’s finest writersfor young people.Voices reflects the authentic, unsung storiesof our past.Each shows that, even in times of great upheaval, a myriad ofpeople 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

An action-packed story about a boy’s experienceof slavery in Britain.Winner of the Little Rebels Children’s Book Award2019“Filled with humour, compassion and hope”The GuardianNathaniel doesn’t want to move to England with his master’sfamily, leaving behind his mother and sister on the Jamaicanplantation.But then he remembers what his mother told him: once a slave setsfoot on English soil, they’re free. Perhaps he can earnhis fortune and buy his family’s freedom, too... Bursting with action and vibrant charactersWith real events and historical figures woven into the storyPerfect for teaching children aged 8+ about the slave trade inBritain

A thrilling and moving account of the largest movement ofpeople in history, telling both sides of the story through the voicesof children at the heart of Partition.It's October 1947 and two young boys find themselves thrown togetherduring the dramatic changes of Partition.As the new India and Pakistan are born, can thefriendship between these two children rise above the tensionsbetween the two countries?When the British announced they would be leaving India, a feelingof hope bubbled up in towns and villages across the country -they would be free to rule themselves at last!But deciding to split the country in two - Partition - would soonmean so much more. A gripping first-hand account with an engaging and direct narrativevoice, making the story accessible to a young readershipPacked with fascinating details

What was it like to be on the Titanic on its fatefuljourney?Titanic tells the story of a young boy aboard the 'unsinkable'Titanic. This gripping first-hand account is perfect for children studyingthe Titanic at school.an engaging and direct narrative voice, making history accessibleto a young readershipPacked with fascinating historical details