{"product_id":"9780702344497","title":"PRE-ORDER NOW Windrush Child: Graphic Novel by Benjamin Zephaniah","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e PRE-ORDER NOW - Published: 10\/09\/2026 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this heart-stopping story, Benjamin Zephaniah shows      us what it was like to be a child of the Windrush generation.         Leonard is shocked when he arrives to the cold, grey shores of      England from warm Jamaica and struggles to adjust to his new life.         His parents say they moved to Great Britain in order to make a      better life, so he does his best not to complain, even when the      food tastes different, he struggles to make friends, and even when      people hurt him with their words.         How does a 10-year-old boy so far from home learn to adapt      to his new life despite moving away from his grandma and everything      he loves?      Now adapted into graphic novel form and illustrated by      Markia Jenai, this powerful story about being a child of the Windrush      generation is guaranteed to make an impact.         ***      '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      '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            Based on real historical events      of Windrush, Benjamin Zephaniah shows readers an important      time in Britain       Perfect for teaching children about      inclusivity and diversity      Illustrated by Markia Jenai. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56368134160757,"sku":"9780702344497","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780702344497.jpg?v=1763548708","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9780702344497","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}