Windrush Child
Benjamin Zephaniah, Two Dots
In this heart-stopping adventure, Benjamin Zephaniah shows us what it was like to be a child of the Windrush generation.“The superb Voices series takes unsung heroes of the past and imagines them recounting the story of their remarkable lives’ ” – The Times Leonard is shocked when he arrives with his mother in the port of Southampton. His father is a stranger to him, it’s cold and even the Jamaican food doesn’t taste the same as it did back home in Maroon Town. But his parents have brought him here to try to make a better life, so Leonard does his best not to complain, to make new friends, to do well at school – even when people hurt him with their words and with their fists. How can a boy so far from home learn to enjoy his new life when so many things count against him? ‘Zephaniah pulls no punches in his depictions of the racism that Leonard suffers both at school and in the streets in a powerful, moving account of family and fitting in’ iNews ‘An invaluable story for any young readers who enjoy adventure and want to learn more about the Windrush generation’s experience. Essential reading’ Alex Wheatle ABOUT THE SERIES: VOICES A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK’s finest writers for young people. Voices reflects the authentic, unsung stories of our past. Each shows that, even in times of great upheaval, a myriad of people have arrived on this island and made a home for themselves – from Roman times to the present day. Perfect for teaching children about inclusivity and diversity
Reviews
It was fiction,my favourite character was Leonard's wife.I would recommend it to someone else
Director Esmerelda Piano-key 13.12.2024
I found it sad and not right
Captain Amazonia Pinkerton 30.08.2024
This is one of the best books I have read. It is an honest and brave story about one child's struggles after arriving in England as part of the Windrush Generation. The journey we are taken on is informative and exciting. I would highly recommend this book.
Anonymous 27.06.2024
He talks about his journey it's sad and happy he is expressing his life and how it changes getting beat up by people it's not even safer going outside at night. It shocked me when my class started reading it Me being from the Caribbean so I know about the racism I have experienced it before loads of Times so the place called at Vincent and the gredadies I'm one of the Island loads came frome
Queen Beryl Piccalilli 04.12.2023
Star Reviewer
Good
Marshal Pirate Peninsula 05.09.2023
Although the content was interesting (I learnt a lot about the experience that the Windrush generation went through) the writing of the book was really poor. I felt disappointed at the overly simplistic level of writing quality.
Anonymous 04.09.2023
I enjoyed this book but I felt sad too at the end. Because I usually read stories about adventures and mysteries, this book is different from my favourites.
Professor Orchid Porridge-Oats 27.08.2023
This is a book i would highly recommend it is has a lot of drama it makes you have all these emotions
Judge Kiki Remmington 17.07.2023
I like it,but it was sad and unfair sometimes. Leonard had hard life and was badly treated.
Inspector Rip Dalmatian 29.12.2022
It is a very good book because it tells the story of the windrush generation
Sergeant Merlin Jumpsuit 12.07.2022
I thought that this book was very interesting . i liked Leonard the best because he is courageous. yes i would it teaches you about the Empire Windrush.
Anonymous 09.07.2022
I have not finished the book but it is very good so far
Empress Kiki Nuggets 02.07.2022
A heart-wrenching story of learning about the Windrush generation. This historical fiction book is seen through the eyes of the fictional character Leonard, a young boy who leaves his beloved Jamaica with his family to re-build the mother-land, England. An invaluable story for all readers of all ages. Benjamin Zephaniah at his finest!
Queen Pansy Pineapple 18.06.2022
This was by far and away my favourite book of the summer. For someone who knows little of the Windrush scandal, this is a must read. It really opened my eyes to imagining how a young, black person would feel when they leave their country, friends, family and home comforts and embark on pastures new. The racism that the main character had to endure was torrid. I was blindsided by the ending and it brought a tear to my eye. I hope that the Windrush people have justice.
Anonymous 11.09.2021
Really good but really sad and I don’t like that it is based from real life because that makes it even sadder.
Director Lacey Hedgehog 06.09.2021
I found this book really emotional, sensitive and sad. Lots of sad things happened to the boy Which she does not deserve. This book has made me realise how lucky I am
Director Jet Glitterball 04.09.2021
Overall this book takes you on a honest and harrowing journey from past to present. It takes on a rollercoaster of emotions wanting freedom and justice. I would definitely recommend it.
Senorita Rose Fascination 24.08.2021
A very good book about life for Jamaicans in this country. I hadn't realised how deep it was until this book! I liked the fact that it was a medium between fiction and non-fiction. I would have loved to help the charity but I'm still thinking of a way to raise money. I would recommend it to anyone British; black and white.
Anonymous 23.08.2021
this is an awesome book. i loved it and love the story about the highs and lows of the journey of leonard and his family
Lady Mildred Pineapple 16.08.2021
benjamin writes so clearly
Princess Rose Biscuits 14.08.2021
