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My Name Is Leon

WAAL KIT DE

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Heartbreaking story of a young boy's struggle

"My Name is Leon" is a heartwarming and heartbreaking story that explores the struggles of a young boy named Leon during a tumultuous time in 1981. This book is not just a story of separation and foster care, but it also touches upon themes of race, identity, and family. Kit de Waal's writing style is authentic, beautiful, and urgent, making it impossible not to be moved by Leon's story. This novel is perfect for readers who want to immerse themselves in a world of vivid characters and explore the human spirit's resilience.

  • Costa Book Award Nominee for First Novel (2016)
  • Desmond Elliott Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
  • Kerry Group Irish Fiction Award (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780241973387
Author: WAAL KIT DE
Publisher: PENGUIN
Date of Publication: 2017-03-22
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.06
(rated by 10844 readers)

Description

A brother chosen. A brother left behind. And a family where you'd least expect to find one.Leon is nine, and has a perfect baby brother called Jake. They have gone to live with Maureen, who has fuzzy red hair like a halo, and a belly like Father Christmas. But the adults are speaking in low voices, and wearing Pretend faces. They are threatening to give Jake to strangers. Since Jake is white and Leon is not.As Leon struggles to cope with his anger, certain things can still make him smile - like Curly Wurlys, riding his bike fast downhill, burying his hands deep in the soil, hanging out with Tufty (who reminds him of his dad), and stealing enough coins so that one day he can rescue Jake and his mum.Evoking a Britain of the early eighties, My Name is Leon is a heart-breaking story of love, identity and learning to overcome unbearable loss. Of the fierce bond between siblings. And how - just when we least expect it - we manage to find our way home.
 

Heartbreaking story of a young boy's struggle

"My Name is Leon" is a heartwarming and heartbreaking story that explores the struggles of a young boy named Leon during a tumultuous time in 1981. This book is not just a story of separation and foster care, but it also touches upon themes of race, identity, and family. Kit de Waal's writing style is authentic, beautiful, and urgent, making it impossible not to be moved by Leon's story. This novel is perfect for readers who want to immerse themselves in a world of vivid characters and explore the human spirit's resilience.

  • Costa Book Award Nominee for First Novel (2016)
  • Desmond Elliott Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
  • Kerry Group Irish Fiction Award (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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