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Alex Wheatle

  • 5 stars across 10 books
Alex Wheatle is the best-selling author of several books including the modern classic Brixton Rock, and the multi-award winning Crongton series. He was awarded an MBE for his services to literature in 2008, has been twice nominated for the Carnegie Medal, and has won numerous awards including the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.
1st October 2020

Cane Warriors

Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the UKLA Book Award Winner of the Young Quills Historical Fiction Award Shortli... MoreCane Warriors

(5 reviews) Review
4th October 2018

Kerb-Stain Boys: The Crongton Broadway Robbery

Life on the Crongton estate can be rough for Briggy. Dad's lost his job, Mum's working so hard to make ends meet, and bi... MoreKerb-Stain Boys: The Crongton Broadway Robbery

(1 review) Review
7th January 2021

The Humiliations of Welton Blake

Welton Blake has done it! He’s asked out Carmella McKenzie – the best-looking girl in school – and she’s only gone and s... MoreThe Humiliations of Welton Blake

(1 review) Review
17th August 2023

Crongton: Home Girl

'This isn't my home. Haven't had a proper home since ...This is just somewhere I'll be resting my bones for a week and ... MoreCrongton: Home Girl

(1 review) Review
17th May 2018

Home Boys

Four friends decide to run away from the horror of their everyday lives in a children's home in the English countryside.... MoreHome Boys

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3rd February 2022

Kemosha of the Caribbean

Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing 'A vivid and powerful story ... Another tour de force by Alex Wheatle, a ... MoreKemosha of the Caribbean

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17th August 2023

Crongton: In The Ends: Book 5

WELCOME TO CRONGTON - where your loyalties and wits will be tested ...Things have been quiet in South Crongton. It's bee... MoreCrongton: In The Ends: Book 5

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17th August 2023

Crongton: Straight Outta Crongton: Book 3

***Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize***WELCOME TO CRONGTON, WHERE YOUR LOYALTY AND WITS WILL BE TESTED ... Round these ... MoreCrongton: Straight Outta Crongton: Book 3

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17th August 2023

Crongton: Liccle Bit: Book 1

WELCOME TO CRONGTON, WHERE YOUR LOYALTY AND WITS WILL BE TESTED ... What's worse than hiding a secret? Liccle Bit's abo... MoreCrongton: Liccle Bit: Book 1

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  • Cane Warriors

    Cane Warriors

    by WHHS

    This is an engaging novel that tells the story of a time and place that hasn't been explored much in UK YA fiction before. Alex Wheatle writes clearly...

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    Cane Warriors

    This is a compelling book; I read it in the course of a day. It’s not an enjoyable read (there is necessarily much cruelty, violence and death include...

  • The Humiliations of Welton Blake

    The Humiliations of Welton Blake

    This story follows Welton's life over the course of a week or so.  It covers the trials and tribulations of his school and home life.  Welton is elate...

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