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ANGEL BOY
Illustrated by Mercy Makinda
A thought-provoking Ghanaian story, set in the sinister, poverty-driven underworld of gangland, leads to a taut, thrilling climax.
Leonard is on school holidays but things aren't going to plan: his friends are far away, his nana is no fun, and his dad is away working. So Leonard takes the bus to Elmina, a historic European fort built to imprison West African slaves shipped off to America. Before Leonard knows what's happening, he is kidnapped by a gang , who plan to use his angel-face to fleece the tourists. Will Leonard escape from this living nightmare?
- Well-written thriller with sinister undertones told through a child's eye.
- The underworld of street gangs is an eye-opening subject for western readers.
- Written by a distinguished children's writer and playwright.
About the author
Bernard Ashley writes not only children's books, but also for television and the theatre. His first children s novel, "The Trouble with Donovan Croft", won the Other Award.
ISBN:
9781845078096
Imprint:
FRANCES LINCOLN
Distributor:
Harper Collins Distribution Services for Australia and New Zealand
Binding:
NS-PB
Release Date:
June 1, 2008
Dimensions:
131 x 196mm, 112pp
Stock Status:
INDENT
Australian RRP:
$14.95
New Zealand RRP:
$15.99
Stock Level:
Stock Low