Coming to England
Benjamin, Floella2020
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A picture book edition of 'Coming to England', the inspiring true story of Dame Floella Benjamin: from Trinidad, to London as part of the Windrush generation, to the House of Lords. Follow ten-year-old Floella as she and her family set sail from the Caribbean to a new life in London. Alone on a huge ship for two weeks, then tumbled into a cold and unfriendly London, coming to England wasn't at all what Floella had expected. What will her new school be like? Will she meet the Queen? Filled with optimism and joy, yet deeply personal and relevant, young children will resonate with Floella's experiences of moving home and making friends. Alongside vibrant illustrations by Diane Ewen, this powerful story shows little people how courage and determination can always overcome adversity.
Coming to England / Floella Benjamin, Diane Ewen.
Benjamin, Floella, authorEwen, Diane (Illustrator), artist
London : Macmillan Children's Books, 2020.
25 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 26 x 29 cm
Preschool.
9781529009415 (hbk)
304.841072983BBEN
English
Benjamin, Floella -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile literatureTrinidadians -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile literatureGreat Britain -- Emigration and immigration -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile literatureTrinidad and Tobago -- Emigration and immigration -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile literatureEarly LearningEnglandCaribbean islandsTrinidad & TobagoInterest age: from c 9 yearsBooks for very young children, children's picture books & activi
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