Wild East

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I loved the way you name checked other writers and the power of their words...Most of all, I loved Ronny. I loved Ronny's kindness, vulnerability, empathy, tenacity and open-heartedness A book meant to be heard...It's the fresh, "spoken word" style that makes Ronny's story special A powerful story of resilience, friendship, discovery and growth...Ashley has that rare ability to draw you in quietly and leave you feeling totally invested. I’m certain that if I had this when I was younger it would have changed my life, genuinely Loved this book. Raw, moving, and so accessible. A powerful spoken-word style verse novel A cocktail of prose, poetry and creative writing that welcomes all types of readers...Hickson-Lovence has crafted a superb piece A positive, uplifting tale that will inspire future word-smiths and those who dare to dream of better things to come A brilliant verse novel for fans of Jason Reynolds This book is really a love letter to words and writing, designed to help young people find their own voices as they watch Ronny embrace his A love letter to poetry and rap lyrics. Celebrating diversity and identity, its verses are influenced by the creativity of Dean Atta, Manjeet Mann and South African writer Katherine Kilalea. Hickson-Lovence uses his personal experiences as the backbone of his narrative… Wild East empowers young adults to discover their own voices and to enjoy their creative abilities An astonishing and emotional story...an amazing tale of self-reflection, acceptance, and achieving your greatest aspirations This empowering verse novel announces the arrival of an exciting new talent in YA fiction Compelling coming-of-age story inspired by the author’s own experiences If you've never tried a verse novel, this could be one for you as it cleverly links rap, slam poetry and verse together...an ideal read for short attention spans or anyone who loves a fast read. For reluctant readers in need of a gentle route towards poetry...heartfelt and up-to-the-minute...A reminder that even short lines can take you a long way Expand reviews