About the book
A STUDENT EDITION
It’s 1981, a year of riots and royal weddings. Amid tumult and change, nine-year-old Leon tries to find his place. He and his little brother Jake have gone to live with Maureen. They’ve lost one home, but have they found another?
Maureen feeds and looks after them. She has wild red hair and mutters swearwords under her breath when she thinks they can’t hear. She claims everything will be okay. But will they ever see their mother again? Who are the couple who secretly visit Jake? Between the street violence and the street parties, Leon must find a way to reunite his family . . .
This education edition includes teacher-designed guided reading questions. For more information, including interviews with author Kit de Waal and activities related to studying My Name is Leon, visit https://www.penguin.co.uk/lit-in-colour/teaching-resources
WINNER OF THE IRISH NOVEL PRIZE
‘Startlingly funny. Balances the gritty with the feel good’ Observer
Editions of My Name Is Leon
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781405977920
- EBook
- ISBN 9780241973394
Read an Excerpt
A STUDENT EDITION
It’s 1981, a year of riots and royal weddings. Amid tumult and change, nine-year-old Leon tries to find his place. He and his little brother Jake have gone to live with Maureen. They’ve lost one home, but have they found another?
Maureen feeds and looks after them. She has wild red hair and mutters swearwords under her breath when she thinks they can’t hear. She claims everything will be okay. But will they ever see their mother again? Who are the couple who secretly visit Jake? Between the street violence and the street parties, Leon must find a way to reunite his family . . .
This education edition includes teacher-designed guided reading questions. For more information, including interviews with author Kit de Waal and activities related to studying My Name is Leon, visit https://www.penguin.co.uk/lit-in-colour/teaching-resources
WINNER OF THE IRISH NOVEL PRIZE
‘Startlingly funny. Balances the gritty with the feel good’ Observer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Name Is Leon about?
A STUDENT EDITION
It’s 1981, a year of riots and royal weddings. Amid tumult and change, nine-year-old Leon tries to find his place. He and his little brother Jake have gone to live with Maureen. They’ve lost one home, but have they found another?
Maureen feeds and looks after them. She has wild red hair and mutters swearwords under her breath when she thinks they can’t hear. She claims everything will be okay. But will they ever see their mother again? Who are the couple who secretly visit Jake? Between the street violence and the street parties, Leon must find a way to reunite his family . . .
This education edition includes teacher-designed guided reading questions. For more information, including interviews with author Kit de Waal and activities related to studying My Name is Leon, visit https://www.penguin.co.uk/lit-in-colour/teaching-resources
WINNER OF THE IRISH NOVEL PRIZE
‘Startlingly funny. Balances the gritty with the feel good’ Observer
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in My Name Is Leon?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of My Name Is Leon?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781405977920
Who is/are the Author/s of the book My Name Is Leon?
Kit de Waal
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
My Name Is Leon is available as paperback(ISBN 9781405977920) and ebook(ISBN 9780241973394)
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