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The acclaimed debut novel from groundbreaking performance poet Benjamin Zephaniah - its exploration of discrimination and diversity is as powerful and vital today as when it was first published

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In the moving and compelling debut novel from Benjamin Zephaniah, a young man´s life is completely changed when his face is badly scarred in a car accident.

Martin seems to have it all. He´s cool, funny, and he´s the undisputed leader of the Gang of Three, who roam their East London estate during the holidays looking for fun. But one night after the Gang leave a late night rap club, Martin accepts a ride from Pete, a Raider´s Posse gang member. Too late, he realises that the car is stolen, and that the police are after them.

What happens next will change Martin´s life and looks, and show him the true meaning of strength, courage, discrimination and friendship.

Brilliantly written and with a real ear for dialogue, fans of Angie Thomas and Malorie Blackman will love Benjamin Zephaniah´s novels for young adult readers:

Refugee Boy
Face
Gangsta Rap
Teacher´s Dead

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A brilliant first novel Guardian on FACE

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Benjamin Zephaniah is probably one of the most high-profile international authors writing today, with an enormous breadth of appeal, equally popular with adults and children. Well known for his performance poetry with a political edge for adults and groundbreaking performance poetry for children, Benjamin has also written several urban novels for teenagers. Benjamin has his own rap/reggae band and has appeared on Desert Island Discs. He travels the world speaking about his books and poetry.

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