Brixton Rock
by Alex Wheatle
Arcadia Books (Jan 01, 2004)
Fiction, Paperback, 270 pages
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Description of Brixton Rock by Alex Wheatle
Set against the backdrop of the Brixton race riots in London in the 1980s, this novel tells a story of overcoming obstacles from a teen’s perspective. Brenton Brown, a 16-year-old mixed-race youth, has lived in a children’s home all his life and is haunted by the absence of his mother. Complications arise, however, when he finally meets his mother and then falls dangerously in love with his half-sister. Killer Terry Flynn also scars Brenton’s life and leaves him wanting revenge. Through it all, this determined teen is driven to pursue education and recognize his true self in the midst of chaos.

Additional Book Information:
- ISBN: 9781901969153
- Imprint: Arcadia Books
- Publisher: Arcadia Books
- Parent Company: Arcadia Books Ltd.
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