By Sita Brahmachari (author) Part of the Barrington Stoke Teen series
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February 2018 Book of the Month
The story of a young man and the special relationship he forms with the lollipop man who once saved his life, Zebra Crossing Soul Song is an original and touching coming of age story, full of insight and set to a playlist of songs that will have all readers swaying in time to its music. Lenny is eighteen and resitting his psychology A level; revising episodic memory sets him thinking about his friend Otis, and how their conversations over the years at Otis’s zebra crossing have left ideas and music imprinted on his mind, more indelibly even than those black and white marks on the road.
It’s a relationship strong enough to endure through the different pressures on both of them. Scattered with song lyrics, and seeded with truths, this memorable and absorbing story moved me to tears.
Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+
From award-winning author Sita Brahmachari, a tender tale of memory and overcoming loss. Lenny has spent most of his life at the zebra crossing, and for many of those years Otis, the singing `zebra man' has helped him on his way. But when Otis' sad past comes back to haunt him, Lenny is forced to face his crossroads alone. Only by examining the memories of their friendship can Lenny discover the truth.
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Sita Brahmachari won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize with her debut Artichoke Hearts and is one of the most interesting and important voices in children's books today. Her latest novel, Tender Earth was awarded an honour by the International Board of Books for Young People. She was the 2015 Booktrust's Writer in Residence and is the current Writer in Residence at Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants. Sita is also an Amnesty International ambassador. She lives in London with her family.
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From award-winning author Sita Brahmachari, a tender tale of memory and overcoming loss. Lenny has spent most of his life at the zebra crossing, and for many of those years Otis, the singing `zebra man' has helped him on his way.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Zebra Crossing Soul Song and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-14 years old
Zebra Crossing Soul Song features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Teens, Featured Books for 13+ readers
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Zebra Crossing Soul Song was written by Sita Brahmachari and published by Barrington Stoke Ltd
Zebra Crossing Soul Song has 129 pages
Yes it is part of Barrington Stoke Teen series
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