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Pigeon English By Stephen Kelman

Pigeon English By Stephen Kelman

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Pigeon English by Stephen Kelman

A Powerful Coming-of-Age Tale on Urban Life & Innocence

Pigeon English by Stephen Kelman is a moving, humorous, and heartbreaking novel told through the unforgettable voice of Harrison Opoku, an eleven-year-old Ghanaian boy living on a tough London estate. When a boy is murdered outside his building, Harri part detective, part dreamer sets out to solve the crime, navigating a world filled with gang violence, friendship, faith, and fierce imagination.

Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, this debut novel captures the voice of youth in a world marked by poverty and peril, blending dark themes with warmth and unexpected humor.

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Perfect for fans of Room, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and Boy A ideal for readers drawn to child narrators, urban realism, and social commentary.

Why Pigeon English is a Must-Read:

  • Distinctive Voice: Harri’s narrative is both innocent and profound.

  • Urban Grit Meets Imagination: Balances harsh reality with youthful curiosity.

  • Topical Themes: Tackles immigration, violence, and class with empathy.

  • Critically Acclaimed: Shortlisted for major awards and widely praised.

Memorable Quote (from the book)
"You could see the whole world from up there. It made me feel bigger than I was."

Translation (Sinhala):
"ඔයාට එතනින් මුළු ලෝකයම දැකිය හැකියි. එය මට මම වඩා විශාල කියලා හැඟුන."

Translation (Tamil):
"அங்கிருந்து முழு உலகத்தையும் காணலாம். அது என்னை பெரியவனாக உணர வைத்தது."

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  • Title: Pigeon English

  • Author: Stephen Kelman

  • ISBN: 9781408830312

  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

  • Published Year: 2011

  • Number of Pages: ~288 Pages (Paperback)

  • Genre: Contemporary Fiction / Coming-of-Age / Urban Fiction