Collins Big Cat - Kwame's Song: Band 11/Lime
Paperback
After moving to a new city, Kwame struggles to adjust to his new life. His drum and a song his father taught him keep him connected to the life he left behind. Will a choir invitation from a new friend allow Kwame to find his voice and feel a sense of belonging again?
Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
RRP: £7.50
Imprint
Collins
ISBN
978-0-00-883284-1
Publication Date
09-09-2026
Format
Paperback
Pages
32 pages
Dimensions
148x210mm
Product Description
After moving to a new city, Kwame struggles to adjust to his new life. His drum and a song his father taught him keep him connected to the life he left behind. Will a choir invitation from a new friend allow Kwame to find his voice and feel a sense of belonging again?
Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
Author
Kereen Getten, Illustrated by Fifa Adoglo, Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat
Kereen Getten grew up in Jamaica where most of her stories are set. She now lives in Birmingham with her family and writes coming of age stories about friendship, family and community. Kereen has published ten books including When Live Gives You Mangoes, If You Read This, and Di Island Crew Series. She won the Caribbean Readers Award, The Redbridge Children’s Award and the Bocas Children’s Book Prize. She was shortlisted for Waterstones Children’s Award, Jhalak Prize and the UKLA Book Prize.
Imprint
Collins
ISBN
978-0-00-883284-1
Publication Date
09-09-2026
Format
Paperback
Pages
32 pages
Dimensions
148x210mm
Product Description
After moving to a new city, Kwame struggles to adjust to his new life. His drum and a song his father taught him keep him connected to the life he left behind. Will a choir invitation from a new friend allow Kwame to find his voice and feel a sense of belonging again?
Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
Author
Kereen Getten, Illustrated by Fifa Adoglo, Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat
Kereen Getten grew up in Jamaica where most of her stories are set. She now lives in Birmingham with her family and writes coming of age stories about friendship, family and community. Kereen has published ten books including When Live Gives You Mangoes, If You Read This, and Di Island Crew Series. She won the Caribbean Readers Award, The Redbridge Children’s Award and the Bocas Children’s Book Prize. She was shortlisted for Waterstones Children’s Award, Jhalak Prize and the UKLA Book Prize.