{"product_id":"9780241645444","title":"Wild East","description":"By: Hickson-Lovence, Ashley \u003cbr\u003e Format: Paperback \/ softback \u003cbr\u003e Published By: Penguin Random House Children's UK \u003cbr\u003eDate of Publication: 23\/05\/24 \u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780241645444 \u003cbr\u003e Dimensions in mm: 196 x 130 x 16 \u003cbr\u003e Description: Nominated for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing and shortlisted for the 2025 Branford Boase Award.   Heartfelt and up-to-the-minute...A reminder that even short lines can take you a long way - The Sunday Times.   The soaring debut YA verse-novel by Ashley Hickson-Lovence, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Manjeet Mann, and Dean Atta.   Pen in one hand, on my wrist, a ticking clockI've got to make this work, just need a little luck...   When fourteen-year-old Ronny's life is struck by tragedy, his mum decides it's finally time they move out of London.   In his new city, as a Black teenager in a mostly white school, Ronny feels like a complete outsider and struggles to balance keeping his head down with his ambition of becoming a rapper.   But when a local poet comes into class, Ronny discovers a world he's never considered before. Rap is like spoken word, bars equal poetry - and maybe the combination of both could be the key to achieving his dreams?This empowering verse novel announces the arrival of an exciting new talent in YA fiction - Waterstones.comPraise for Wild East:A powerful story of resilience, friendship, discovery and growth - Jeffrey Boakye, author of Kofi and the Rap Battle SummerAn amazing tale of self-reflection, acceptance, and achieving your greatest aspirations - screenrant.comWelcomes all types of readers...Hickson-Lovence has crafted a superb piece - DD Armstrong, author of Ugly Dogs Don't CryReaders say:\"Although a YA novel, this is a book I think everyone should read.\"\"Wild East is an outstanding piece of work.\"","brand":"Scotia Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42938979745975,"sku":"9780241645444","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5629\/7143\/files\/9780241645444_308b2cc4-9b98-4428-a233-eeb9f76b26c4.jpg?v=1756889419","url":"https:\/\/www.scotiabooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9780241645444","provider":"scotia-books-online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}