Benjamin Zephaniah

'My name is Jackson Jones. I stood and watched a teacher die . . . I didn't panic, I just froze. My whole body actually went numb. They say the brain is like a computer - well, my computer crashed.'

Teacher's Dead

Signe

"I have three mums already. Join the queue."

"I felt it was important for her to know the strenght of my feelings"

"She probably wouldn't have admitted it, but I thought she was frightened."

"I'll be doing what I do every friday. Nothing. I'll be sitting here letting the world pass me by."

"I just hope that somehow he turns into a better person, but I just don't think that it will happen"

"It's not much of a life, but atleast I have some peace now."

"But just because they come from broken families that doesn't mean they automatically end up evil. I come from a broken family."

"Pride comes before a fall. Don't be afraid to talk."

"Were people scared of danger, or were people scared of the truth?" 

i won’t lie this book kind of disappointed me - it sounded like such a good story and concept but just fell flat for me with the actual writing which is SUCH a shame as I remember absolutely loving ‘Face’ in school. maybe it is because i’m older now i’m not sure but it just didn’t grab me like i would have hoped 

Gemma McCarthy

i won’t lie this book kind of disappointed me - it sounded like such a good story and concept but just fell flat for me with the actual writing which is SUCH a shame as I remember absolutely loving ‘Face’ in school. maybe it is because i’m older now i’m not sure but it just didn’t grab me like i would have hoped 



I think the book was great, like not brutal brutal but still brutal if you think about it. Did enjoy reading it alot

Nihar Yusoof 

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Marianne Mills

For young people dealing with ideas in a post-truth world, Benjamin Zephaniah's story of violence, truth and the media is as powerful and pertinent as when it was first published. A teacher is dead, murdered by two of his students in front of the whole school. Right in front of Jackson Jones.But Mr Joseph was a good man - people liked him, respected him. How could those boys stab him and jog away like nothing had happened?Unable to process what he has seen, Jackson begins his own investigation: everyone knows who did it, but as Jackson uncovers more about the boys, he becomes convinced that people need to understand why. Brilliantly written and with a real ear for dialogue, fans of Angie Thomas and Malorie Blackman will love Benjamin Zephaniah's novels for young adult readers: Refugee BoyFaceGangsta RapTeacher's Dead

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