by Benjamin Zephaniah · Bloomsbury Childrens Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781582349213
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«Face» is the young adult novel by Benjamin Zephaniah, published by Bloomsbury Childrens Books in paperback (208 pages, in English).
Martin is a popular teenager whose life changes forever after a car accident disfigures his face. The novel narrates his process of rebuilding his identity as he loses friendships, faces the stares and prejudices of others, and discovers that his character remains intact. A story about acceptance, empathy, and inner beauty.
Originally published in 2004, this illustrated edition is recommended for readers aged 12 to 15.
A novel aimed at teenagers aged 12 to 15, especially for those seeking realistic fiction about identity, overcoming adversity, and social prejudice.
Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah was a British writer, dub poet, actor, musician and professor of poetry and creative writing. Over his lifetime, he was awarded 20 honorary doctorates in recognition of his contributions to literature, education, and the arts. He was included in The Times list of Britain's top 50 post-war writers in 2008. In his work, Zephaniah drew on his lived experiences of incarceration, racism and his Jamaican heritage.
