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      The Black Flamingo

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      Fiercely told, this is a powerful coming-of-age story told in verse, from one of the UK's leading poets, Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Sarah Crossan and Poet X.

      "Intensely moving and heart-warming" Cosmo
      "Bold" Guardian
      "I loved every word" Malori...

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      Description

      Product ID:9781444948608
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:The Black Flamingo
      Authors:Author: Dean Atta, Anshika Khullar
      Page Count:368
      Subjects:Children’s / Teenage: Poetry, Poetry (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Dating, relationships, romance and love, Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues: racism & multiculturalism (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues: sexuality & relationships (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 12 years
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      Fiercely told, this is a powerful coming-of-age story told in verse, from one of the UK's leading poets, Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Sarah Crossan and Poet X.

      "Intensely moving and heart-warming" Cosmo
      "Bold" Guardian
      "I loved every word" Malorie Blackman

      This is not about being ready, it''s not even about being fierce, or fearless, IT''S ABOUT BEING FREE.

      Michael waits in the stage wings, wearing a pink wig, pink fluffy coat and black heels.

      One more step will see him illuminated by spotlight.

      He has been on a journey of bravery to get here, and he is almost ready to show himself to the world in bold colours ...

      Can he emerge as The Black Flamingo?

      WINNER OF THE STONEWALL BOOK AWARD
      SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL
      SHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK BOOK PRIZE

      *The paperback edition has beautiful gold foil added to the striking cover design*


      Imprint Name:Hodder Children's Books
      Publisher Name:Hachette Children's Group
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2020-03-05

      Additional information

      Weight294 g
      Dimensions129 × 197 × 27 mm