My name is Leon : a novel

De Waal, Kit (author.). Henry, Lenny, (narrator.). Playaway Digital Audio. (Added Author). Findaway World, LLC. (Added Author). Simon & Schuster Audio (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary: Leon is nine years old. He loves chocolate bars, Saturday morning cartoons, and his beautiful, golden-haired baby half brother. From the moment Jake is born, Leon is determined to protect him, but when their mother falls victim to her inner demons and the boys' fathers are nowhere to be found, Leon and Jake fall under the care of the state. Jake, due to his age and skin color, is adopted, while darker-skinned Leon is placed with a doting but ailing foster mother, Maureen. Though he enjoys his new life, Leon remains desperate to put his family together, and as he embarks on a quest to reunite with Jake, he meets an unforgettable cast of characters that includes Maureen's cranky and hilarious sister, Sylvia; a social worker known only as "the Zebra"; and a community of local gardeners and West Indian political activists. With their help, Leon learns about the power of love, the unbreakable bond between brothers, and the truth about what makes a family. The result is a tale that will capture your imagination and steal your heart.

Record details

ISBN: 9781509413829
Physical Description: 1 audio media player (approximately 8 hr.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
Edition: Unabridged.
Publisher: Solon, Ohio : Findaway World, LLC, [2016]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Title from container. "HD." "LIGHT." Previously released by Simon & Schuster, Inc., ́2016. Release date supplied by publisher. Issued on Playaway, a dedicated audio media player. One set of earphones and one AAA battery required for listening.
Participant or Performer Note:	Read by Lenny Henry.