Free delivery on all orders above RM80 to Malaysia
Get 10% off all year round! Join Thryft Club

Your cart

Your cart is empty

Check out these collections!

Bestselling Fiction
Bestselling Nonfiction
Bestselling Books for Children
Vintage and Rare Books
Vinyl Records
Women's Clothing
Men's Clothing

Stay in touch and win free books

Keep up with our latest sales and events, and receive
recommendations direct to your inbox. We'll only send the good stuff, promise!

By completing this form, you are signing up to receive our emails and can unsubscribe at any time

Sale

My Name Is Leon

by WAAL KIT DE
Save up to 31%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM71.00 MYR  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

The estimated retail price shown next to any listed item represents the first-hand prices we've seen elsewhere, or the estimated original retail price of a comparable item of the same quality, construction and material offered elsewhere in new condition.

My Name Is Leon - Thryft
My Name Is Leon - Thryft

Heartbreaking story of a young boy's struggle

"My Name is Leon" is a heartwarming and heartbreaking story that explores the struggles of a young boy named Leon during a tumultuous time in 1981. This book is not just a story of separation and foster care, but it also touches upon themes of race, identity, and family. Kit de Waal's writing style is authentic, beautiful, and urgent, making it impossible not to be moved by Leon's story. This novel is perfect for readers who want to immerse themselves in a world of vivid characters and explore the human spirit's resilience.

  • Costa Book Award Nominee for First Novel (2016)
  • Desmond Elliott Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
  • Kerry Group Irish Fiction Award (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Sale

My Name Is Leon

by WAAL KIT DE
Save up to 31%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM71.00 MYR  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

The estimated retail price shown next to any listed item represents the first-hand prices we've seen elsewhere, or the estimated original retail price of a comparable item of the same quality, construction and material offered elsewhere in new condition.

Condition guide

Book Condition Guide

Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

Find out more about our process here.

Save 10% On This Item as a Thryft Club Member

Join Thryft Club for S$30/year and enjoy 10% off everything, plus S$10 off your first order. Join now →

ISBN: 9780241973387
Authors: WAAL KIT DE
Publisher: PENGUIN
Date of Publication: 2017-03-22
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Contemporary
Goodreads rating: 4.06
(rated by 10844 readers)

Description

A brother chosen. A brother left behind. And a family where you'd least expect to find one.Leon is nine, and has a perfect baby brother called Jake. They have gone to live with Maureen, who has fuzzy red hair like a halo, and a belly like Father Christmas. But the adults are speaking in low voices, and wearing Pretend faces. They are threatening to give Jake to strangers. Since Jake is white and Leon is not.As Leon struggles to cope with his anger, certain things can still make him smile - like Curly Wurlys, riding his bike fast downhill, burying his hands deep in the soil, hanging out with Tufty (who reminds him of his dad), and stealing enough coins so that one day he can rescue Jake and his mum.Evoking a Britain of the early eighties, My Name is Leon is a heart-breaking story of love, identity and learning to overcome unbearable loss. Of the fierce bond between siblings. And how - just when we least expect it - we manage to find our way home.
 

Heartbreaking story of a young boy's struggle

"My Name is Leon" is a heartwarming and heartbreaking story that explores the struggles of a young boy named Leon during a tumultuous time in 1981. This book is not just a story of separation and foster care, but it also touches upon themes of race, identity, and family. Kit de Waal's writing style is authentic, beautiful, and urgent, making it impossible not to be moved by Leon's story. This novel is perfect for readers who want to immerse themselves in a world of vivid characters and explore the human spirit's resilience.

  • Costa Book Award Nominee for First Novel (2016)
  • Desmond Elliott Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
  • Kerry Group Irish Fiction Award (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.