Home to William Golding, Sylvia Plath, Kazuo Ishiguro, Sally Rooney, Tsitsi Dangarembga, Max Porter, Ingrid Persaud, Anna Burns and Rachel Cusk, among many others, Faber is proud to publish some of the greatest novelists from the early twentieth century to today. The chapters are very short, meaning it feels accessible, and even though it’s set in the 90s, readers will recognise the playground and family dynamics and the realities of life living on an estate. Rap battles form a key part of the plot, but really this is a story of friendship between two boys, one of whom (Kofi) is a energetic wannabee-entrepreneur, the other (Kelvin) held back despite a photographic memory by his stutter and shyness. The facility includes a height-adjustable bench, tracking hoist system, a centrally-placed toilet, a height-adjustable basin and a shower.

Entering the action-packed fun world of Kofi's family and friends through this superbly crafted story will be a joy for all key stage 3 students whatever their preferred genre is. Their staid school is often punishing Kofi for his behaviour, and pupils have started secretly performing battles of words (insults) in breaks, one-upping each other with an audience looking on admiringly. It’s not long before one of the teacher’s tells Kofi: ‘You could be a real leader at this school, you know that? You won’t be able to bring any bags over 40 x 25 x 25cm into the Queen Elizabeth Hall, so please leave large bags at home.The whole school is obsessed with music, no one can ever make out the words, so the boys hit the jackpot selling a new fanzine full of song lyrics: PAPER JAM.

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You can also use the external lift near the Artists' Entrance on Southbank Centre Square to reach Mandela Walk, Level 2. I was surprised at the narrative decision to have multiple voices each taking paragraphs, sharing the story. He’s always on the lookout for ways to earn some extra money, but can he sell a music magazine at school and stay out of trouble? Rydyn ni yn y 1990au, ac mae pawb yn yr ysgol wrth eu boddau â cherddoriaeth, ond dydy cylchgronau fel Smash Hits byth yn rhoi sylw i eiriau gan TLC, Mary J.