The Life of Stephen Lawrence
The Life of Stephen Lawrence
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Stephen Lawrence was a bright, athletic, young man with high hopes for the future. He lived in south east London with his parents, younger brother and younger sister. On April 22nd 1993, he was brutally murdered while he was waiting for the bus. He didn't know his killers; his killers didn't know him. This is his story.
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The Life of Stephen Lawrence by Verna Allette Wilkins
Stephen Lawrence was a bright, athletic, young man with high hopes for the future. He lived in south east London with his parents, younger brother and younger sister. On April 22nd 1993, he was brutally murdered while he was waiting for the bus. He was eighteen years old. He didn't know his killers; his killers didn't know him. This is his story. He will be remembered.
An honest, deeply moving celebration of Stephen Lawrence's young life in simple accessible proseIt represents an outstanding achievement by Tamarind. Every primary school should have several copies * Scholastic Primary Update - Best *
Verna Wilkins rises to the challenge * Books for Keeps *
A landmark in children's non-fiction publishing and treats a tragedy with sensitivity and quiet dignity . . . Clearly written, with a definite audience and purpose, here is non fiction at its best. This book should be required reading for every primary school child -- Anne Faundez * Junior Education *
Verna Wilkins rises to the challenge * Books for Keeps *
A landmark in children's non-fiction publishing and treats a tragedy with sensitivity and quiet dignity . . . Clearly written, with a definite audience and purpose, here is non fiction at its best. This book should be required reading for every primary school child -- Anne Faundez * Junior Education *
Verna Allette Wilkins (Author)
Verna Wilkins is the author of 30 picture books and biographies for young people. Her books have featured on National Curriculum and BBC children's television, and been chosen among the Children's Books of the Year. She was born in Grenada and lives in London.
Lynne Willey (Illustrator)
Karen King started her writing career with the teenage magazine Jackie and spent many years writing for various children's magazines and a variety of children's books. She has had over one hundred children's books published by a range of publishers. She was born in Birmingham and lives in the Midlands with her husband, dog and cat. She has four daughters who are now all grown up. She has absolutely no sense of direction and gets lost so often her family are scared to let her out on her own. The things she likes best are eating chocolate and reading, preferably both at the same time.
Verna Wilkins is the author of 30 picture books and biographies for young people. Her books have featured on National Curriculum and BBC children's television, and been chosen among the Children's Books of the Year. She was born in Grenada and lives in London.
Lynne Willey (Illustrator)
Karen King started her writing career with the teenage magazine Jackie and spent many years writing for various children's magazines and a variety of children's books. She has had over one hundred children's books published by a range of publishers. She was born in Birmingham and lives in the Midlands with her husband, dog and cat. She has four daughters who are now all grown up. She has absolutely no sense of direction and gets lost so often her family are scared to let her out on her own. The things she likes best are eating chocolate and reading, preferably both at the same time.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9781870516587 |
| ISBN 10 | 1870516583 |
| Titre | The Life of Stephen Lawrence |
| Auteur | Verna Allette Wilkins |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Hardback |
| Éditeur | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Année de publication | 2001-01-01 |
| Nombre de pages | 48 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |