A Sudden Storm

Rai, Bali/ Shephard, David

An innocent night out to celebrate a sixteenth birthday turns to tragedy in this powerful story of racial intolerance from award-winning author Bali Rai.

It’s Arjan’s sixteenth birthday and he’s celebrating with his mates – going to see a film and then get a Nando’s. He’s looking forward to some good banter and wondering what might happen with Jem, who’s been looking at him differently these days…

But the night comes to a dramatic and violent end when Arjan is targeted by a group of racist thugs, who single him out due to the colour of his skin and the turban that he wears, a symbol of his commitment to his faith and culture.

Is the life of a good friend and beloved son really worth so little?

This book has a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock so that even more readers can enjoy it. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 13+.

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