Kofi and the Rap Battle Summer

(Paperback, Main - Re-issue)

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This is a story about an eleven-year-old boy making his way through school,trying to earn pocket money, stay out of trouble and make the most of thetalents he has. Kofi is a natural entrepreneur, and is always quick to spot amoneyspinner. But what he had overlooked is his best friend's Kelvin's amazingphotographic memory - and the fact that he can remember every singleline of a song he's heard only once.... The whole school is obsessed with music,and no one can ever quite make out the words of the songs, so Kofi spotsa golden opportunity to sell a fanzine packed full of song lyrics. But it doesn'tmake him popular with all the teachers, and along the way, he gets caught upin several false starts, a slot machine scam, and detention, again.

The book features rapping and cussing contests in a snappy middle-grade setting.Heartwarming, there are lovely sibling relationships, a great best friend,and a plot and setting that is familiar and pacy.

Author Bio

Jeffrey Boakye is an author, broadcaster, educator and journalist with a particular interest in issues surrounding race, masculinity, education and popular culture. Originally from Brixton in London, Jeffrey has taught secondary English for fifteen years. He is senior teaching fellow at the University of Manchester and has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Leicester. Jeffrey's books include: Hold Tight: Black Masculinity, Millennials and the Meaning of Grime; Black, Listed: Black British Culture Explored; What is Masculinity Why Does it Matter And Other Big Questions;Musical Truth: A Musical Journey Through Modern Black Britain; and I Heard What You Said. He is also the co-presenter of BBC Radio 4's double award-winning Add to Playlist.Jeffrey now lives in Yorkshire with his wife and two sons.