Face (novel)
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| Author | Benjamin Zephaniah |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury USA Children's Books |
| ISBN | 1-58234-774-3 |
Face by British-Jamaican author and poet Benjamin Zephaniah is a novel published in 1999 about a teenage boy who suffers facial injuries in a joyriding accident. Face has also been adapted as a stage play.[1]
Reception
Critical reception for Face has been mixed to positive, with Booklist saying "Martin's personal growth may lack literary finesse, but his struggle to overcome adversity will still involve some readers."[2] Publishers Weekly praised the book's message but remarked that the plot was "somewhat formulaic".[3]
References
- ↑ FACE by Benjamin Zephaniah. (The Play) TES
- ↑ Booklist Review: Face Booklist
- ↑ Children's review: Face Publishers Weekly
