{"product_id":"9780241645444","title":"Wild East","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Hickson-Lovence, Ashley \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 23\/05\/2024,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 288 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780241645444,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe soaring debut YA verse-novel by Ashley Hickson-Lovence, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Manjeet Mann, and Dean Atta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePen in one hand, on my wrist, a ticking clockI've got to make this work, just need a little luck...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen fourteen-year-old Ronny’s life is struck by tragedy, his mum decides it’s finally time they move out of London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his new city, as a Black teenager in a mostly white school, Ronny feels like a complete outsider and struggles to balance keeping his head down with his ambition of becoming a rapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when a local poet comes into class, Ronny discovers a world he’s never considered before. Rap is like spoken word, bars equal poetry – and maybe the combination of both could be the key to achieving his dreams?Praise for Wild East:This empowering verse novel announces the arrival of an exciting new talent in YA fiction – Waterstones.comA powerful story of resilience, friendship, discovery and growth - Jeffrey Boakye, author of Kofi and the Rap Battle SummerAn amazing tale of self-reflection, acceptance, and achieving your greatest aspirations - screenrant.comWelcomes all types of readers...Hickson-Lovence has crafted a superb piece - DD Armstrong, author of Ugly Dogs Don't Cry\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43449714049068,"sku":"9780241645444","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9780241645444.jpg?v=1717229876","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.live\/products\/9780241645444","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}