A STUDENT EDITION It's 1981 a year of riots and royal weddings. Amid tumult and change
nine-year-old Leon tries to find his place. He and his little brother Jake have gone to live
with Maureen. They've lost one home but have they found another? Maureen feeds and looks
after them. She has wild red hair and mutters swearwords under her breath when she thinks they
can't hear. She claims everything will be okay. But will they ever see their mother again? Who
are the couple who secretly visit Jake? Between the street violence and the street parties
Leon must find a way to reunite his family . . . This education edition includes
teacher-designed guided reading questions. For more information including interviews with
author Kit de Waal and activities related to studying My Name is Leon visit https:
www.penguin.co.uk lit-in-colour teaching-resources WINNER OF THE IRISH NOVEL PRIZE
'Startlingly funny. Balances the gritty with the feel good' Observer
