BORROWED BODY
Praise for Borrowed Body
“Mason-John pens the British Color Purple’ The New Nation UK
‘It speaks from the heart with a skillful stylistic assurance which keeps the pages turning and doesn’t miss a beat.’ The Independent – Bernadine Evaristo
‘A major new talent in literary fiction’ Sainsbury Magazine UK
‘Mason-John fuses magic realism with the grittiest of true life to spin a young tale of a Nigerian girl who grows up in care’ UK
`Flashes of Brilliance’ USA
‘An extraordinary piece of work’ Sara Maitland
‘A riveting, truthful, touching read that tells us new things about the secret lives of children’ Maggie Gee
‘Luminous and deeply funny’ Bonnie Greer
Published 2005 - SerpentsTail
- Winner of the Mind Book of the Year Award 2006
- Winner of the Shorelines and Culture word Competition
- Short listed for the Young Minds Award 2005
- Book of the month - Precious Magazine
‘A powerful debut about growing up in 1970s London Black, female, in orphanages, on the streets and in children’s prison.`
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