The Life of Stephen Lawrence

by Verna Allette Wilkins

Overview

Stephen Lawrence was a bright, athletic, young man with high hopes for the future. He lived in south-east London with his parents, younger brother and younger sister. On 22 April 1993, he was brutally murdered while he was waiting for the bus. He was eighteen years old.

He didn't know his killers; his killers didn't know him.

This is his story. He will be remembered.

This paperback edition revised with added material about the trial, the legacy of Stephen Lawrence and a final note from Doreen Lawrence.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446498477
Publisher:	Penguin Random House Children's UK
Publication date:	04/26/2012
Series:	Black Star Series , #4
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	80
File size:	595 KB
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Verna Wilkins is the author of 30 picture books and biographies for young people. Her books have featured on National Curriculum and BBC children's television, and been chosen among the Children's Books of the Year. She was born in Grenada and lives in London.

Editorial Reviews

An honest, deeply moving celebration of Stephen Lawrence's young life in simple accessible prose. It represents an outstanding achievement by Tamarind. Every primary school should have several copies

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