In this startling debut novel from Benjamin Zephaniah, the author tackles the moving and compelling story of a young man, Martin, whose life is completely changed when his face is badly scarred in a joyriding accident. Brilliantly written with a real ear for dialogue, this is Benjamin Zepaniah breaking new boundaries.

A publishing sensation as high-profile performance poet writes first novel Incredibly strong subject matter that will create debate Highly promotable author

About the Author
The Author: Benjamin Zephaniah is probably one of the most high-profile international authors writing today, with an enormous breadth of appeal, equally popular with both adults and children. Most well-known for his performance poetry with a political edge for adults and ground-breaking performance poetry for children, Benjamin also has his own rap/reggae band, and has appeared on Desert Island Discs. He is in constant demand internationally to perform his work: he is (he thinks) Nelson Mandela's favourite poet, and is the only Rastafarian poet to be short-listed for the Chairs of Poetry for both Oxford and Cambridge University. Benjamin lives in East Ham, London.

Reviews
'A gripping book a perceptive, poignant and compelling story' Waterstone's Guide to Kid's Books



Book Information
ISBN 9780747541547
Author Benjamin Zephaniah
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 170g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 13mm