HopeRoad Publishing Ltd Brighton Funk

The teen novel kicks off in Brighton 1962. Cool records and sharp fashions form the backdrop sounds and sights to this story of 15-yearold Naseem Al Yawar (Naz), a young man on the verge of adulthood and heading for his first experience of love. Naz is a typical foul-mouthed, disaffected teenage boy, bright but with no interest in school apart from a love of literature instilled in him by an inspirational teacher, Mr Easton - nicknamed Easy Easton. The latter encourages Naz to write, directing him to read many authors including Henry Miller and John Steinbeck . Raymond Chandler is a particular favourite: I love his crispness and gusty dialogue, says Naz. The world is opening up for Naz, but his Arab father a moody, bitter man - is disappointed at what life has brought him and envious of his sons youth and freedom. Autorid: Nofel Nawras