Wild East

The soaring debut YA verse-novel by Ashley Hickson-Lovence, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Manjeet Mann, and Dean Atta. Pen in one hand, on my wrist, a ticking clock I’ve got to make this work, just need a little luck… When fourteen-year-old Ronny’s life is struck by tragedy, his mum decides it’s finally time they move out of London. In his new city, as a Black teenager in a mostly white school, Ronny feels like a complete outsider and struggles to balance keeping his head down with his ambition of becoming a rapper. But when a local poet comes into class, Ronny discovers a world he’s never considered before. Rap is like spoken word, bars equal poetry – and maybe the combination of both could be the key to achieving his dreams? Praise for Wild East: This empowering verse novel announces the arrival of an exciting new talent in YA fiction – Waterstones.com A powerful story of resilience, friendship, discovery and growth – Jeffrey Boakye, author of Kofi and the Rap Battle Summer An amazing tale of self-reflection, acceptance, and achieving your greatest aspirations – screenrant.com Welcomes all types of readers…Hickson-Lovence has crafted a superb piece – DD Armstrong, author of Ugly Dogs Don’t Cry

ISBN 13: 9780241645444

Author: Ashley Hickson-Lovence