A picture book story about the triumph of hope, love, and determination,Coming to England is the inspiring true story of Baroness Floella Benjamin: from Trinidad, to London as part of the Windrush generation, to the House of Lords.
When she was ten years old, Floella Benjamin, along with her older sister and two younger brothers, set sail from Trinidad to London, to be reunited with the rest of their family. 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.
Coming to England is both deeply personal and universally relevant – Floella's experiences of moving home and making friends will resonate with young children, who will be inspired by her trademark optimism and joy. This is a true story with a powerful message: that courage and determination can always overcome adversity.
Product details
Publisher : Macmillan Children's Books; Main Market edition (15 April 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 1529009421
ISBN-13 : 978-1529009422
Reading age : 3 - 6 years
Dimensions : 24.99 x 0.25 x 27.99 cm
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