My Name Is Leon
GCSE Education Edition
(Author) Kit de WaalA STUDENT EDITION It's 1981, a year of riots and royal weddings. Amid tumult and change, nine-year-old Leon tries to find his place. He and his little brother Jake have gone to live with Maureen. They've lost one home, but have they found another? Maureen feeds and looks after them. She has wild red hair and mutters swearwords under her breath when she thinks they can't hear. She claims everything will be okay. But will they ever see their mother again? Who are the couple who secretly visit Jake? Between the street violence and the street parties, Leon must find a way to reunite his family . . . This education edition includes teacher-designed guided reading questions. For more information, including interviews with author Kit de Waal and activities related to studying My Name is Leon, visit https://www.penguin.co.uk/lit-in-colour/teaching-resources WINNER OF THE IRISH NOVEL PRIZE 'Startlingly funny. Balances the gritty with the feel good' Observer
Kit de Waal
Kit de Waal is a British author known for her acclaimed debut novel, "My Name is Leon," which explores themes of race, family, and identity. Her writing style is compassionate and emotionally resonant, capturing the complexities of human relationships with depth and authenticity. De Waal's work highlights marginalized voices in literature.
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