A stunningly imagined, page-turning, inclusive upper middle gradefantasy adventure, for fans of Nevermoor, Neverwhere and MortalEngines, from bestselling and critically acclaimed author PatriceLawrence.
Patrice Lawrence Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)
Patrice Lawrence ist eine britische Autorin, die für junge Erwachsene und Kinder schreibt. Ihre Werke, die sich durch ihren fesselnden Stil und relevante Themen auszeichnen, erforschen die komplexen Fragen des Erwachsenwerdens und der gesellschaftlichen Realitäten. Mit ihren Geschichten möchte Lawrence junge Leser ansprechen und ihnen eine Perspektive auf die Welt bieten, die sowohl glaubwürdig als auch inspirierend ist. Ihre Fähigkeit, durch starke Charaktere und eindringliche Erzählungen eine Verbindung zu ihrem Publikum herzustellen, hebt sie in der zeitgenössischen YA-Literatur hervor.






This heart-warming and heartfelt debut picture book from multi-award-winning author, Patrice Lawrence, will help ensure that the struggles and achievements of the Windrush generation are never forgotten. One day, Ava is asked to dress as an inspirational figure for assembly at school, but who should she choose?
The Elemental Detectives
- 432 Seiten
- 16 Lesestunden
A stunningly imagined, page-turning, inclusive upper middle grade fantasy adventure, for fans of Nevermoor, Neverwhere and Mortal Engines, from bestselling and critically acclaimed author Patrice Lawrence.
A sensitively told and vibrantly illustrated story of Black history from its very ancient origins through to its dynamic future.
Eight Pieces of Silva
- 400 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
Becks is into girls but didn't come out because she was never in. She lives with her mum, stepdad and eighteen-year-old Silva, her stepdad's daughter. Becks and Silva are opposites, but bond over their mutual obsession with K-pop.When Becks' mum and stepdad go on honeymoon to Japan, Becks and Silva are left alone. Except, Silva disappears. Becks ventures into the forbidden territory of Silva's room and finds the first of eight clues that help her discover her sister's secret life.
Kick the Moon
- 320 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
Fifteen-year-old Ilyas is under pressure from everyone: GCSE’s are looming and his teachers just won’t let up, his dad wants him to join the family business and his mates don’t care about any of it. There’s no space in Ilyas’ life to just be a teenager.Serving detention one day, Ilyas finds a kindred spirit in Kelly Matthews, who is fed up with being pigeonholed as the good girl, and their friendship blows the social strata of high school wide open. But when Kelly catches the eye of one of the local bad boys, Imran, he decides to seduce her for a bet – and Ilyas is faced with losing the only person who understands him. Standing up to Imran puts Ilyas’ family at risk, but it’s time for him to be the superhero he draws in his comic-books, and go kick the moon.
Snap
- 128 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
From the award-winning author of Orangeboy and Indigo Donut, a new short story written especially for World Book Day 2019. When Soraya's younger brother Farhad runs off into the freezing night, Soraya and her friend, Austin, are in a race against time to find him. High above the streets, Farhad's guilt closes in. He doesn't want to be found. A story of two friends, one missing boy and a secret as precious as gold.
Indigo Donut
- 400 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
The breathtaking second book from the author of Orangeboy, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Readers, the YA Book Prize, the CrimeFest award, and shortlisted for the Costa Book Award . Praise for Orangeboy: "A truly brilliant book." Malorie Blackman "Incredible book. Thank you Patrice Lawrence for such a fresh and riveting piece of fiction." Ben Bailey Smith (Doc Brown) Seventeen-year-old Indigo has had a tough start in life, having grown up in the care system after her dad killed her mum. Bailey, also seventeen, lives with his parents in Hackney and spends all his time playing guitar or tending to his luscious ginger afro. When Indigo and Bailey meet at sixth form, serious sparks fly. But when Bailey becomes the target of a homeless man who seems to know more about Indigo than is normal, Bailey is forced to make a choice he should never have to make. A life-affirming story about falling in love and everyone's need to belong.
Orangeboy
- 432 Seiten
- 16 Lesestunden
WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE FOR OLDER READERS, SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD AND THE YA BOOK PRIZE "A truly brilliant book." Malorie Blackman "Incredible book. Thank you Patrice Lawrence for such a fresh and riveting piece of fiction." Ben Bailey Smith (Doc Brown) "What a book! Such a gripping, gritty storyline, with such wonderful, believable characters. Loved it." Tanya Landman, author of Buffalo Soldier Not cool enough, not clever enough, not street enough for anyone to notice me. I was the kid people looked straight through. NOT ANY MORE. NOT SINCE MR ORANGE. Sixteen-year-old Marlon has made his mum a promise - he'll never follow his big brother, Andre, down the wrong path. So far, it's been easy, but when a date ends in tragedy, Marlon finds himself hunted. They're after the mysterious Mr Orange, and they're going to use Marlon to get to him. Marlon's out of choices - can he become the person he never wanted to be, to protect everyone he loves?


