FACE

A brilliant first novel GuardianIn the moving and compelling debut novel from Benjamin Zephaniah a young man s life is completely changed when his face is badly scarred in a car accident Martin seems to have it all He s cool funny and he s the undisputed leader of the Gang of Three who roam their East London estate during the holidays looking for fun But one night after the Gang leave a late night rap club Martin accepts a ride from Pete a Raider s Posse gang member Too late he realises that the car is stolen and that the police are after them What happens next will change Martin s life and looks and show him the true meaning of strength courage discrimination and friendship Brilliantly written and with a real ear for dialogue fans of Angie Thomas and Malorie Blackman will love Benjamin Zephaniah s novels for young adult readers Refugee BoyFaceGangsta RapTeacher s Dead