ISBN 9780435121488, Series: New Windmills, Heinemann, United Kingdom, 1971
Based on true events the book describes a Guiana man's obstacles in finding work after arrival in London. His challenges are racially based, during an era when prejudice against black men was not uncommon. The hero eventually lands a job as a teacher in a rough secondary school where defiant students give him a hard time. His concern for the teenagers' welfare and his high work ethic translate into determination on his part to earn the class's respect with a somewhat unorthodox approach to teaching. The central character wins his students over, develops an outstanding relationship with them and ultimately enters a romance with a Caucasian woman, something taboo for the time.An easy read, this literary piece is a classic and highly suitable for young adults. The novel comes to life with likeable characters that young readers will take to.
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