If My Words Had Wings

De: Danielle Jawando

Narrado por: Kenton Thomas

A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.

‘Jawando’s writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely immersed’ Alice Oseman, author of the Heartstopper series

When fifteen-year-old Tyrell Forrester gets caught up in a high-profile armed robbery, he's sentenced to eighteen months in a young offenders’ prison. Now he’s getting out, and he’s determined to turn his life around. Despite his release, systemic discrimination makes it difficult for Ty to truly be free. Inspired by a visiting poet while inside, Ty discovers a whole new world through spoken word and is finally finding his voice. But will society ever see him as anything other than a criminal?

Warning - this novel contains themes that some listeners may find upsetting, including suicide and self harm.

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©2024 Danielle Jawando (P)2024 Simon & Schuster, UK

A moving and powerfully performed story of the challenges young men of color, living on the margins face in the UK

The characters are real and I will say evolving in depth as the story progresses. The truth of life on the margins, where the world judges you by the color of your skin or inferences in headlines, is shocking to face. The story is objective and balanced but the situation is so unfair and you find yourself hoping the lead chanter, Tyrell, can find a break. It is a compelling read and one that inspires as well for YA or adults.