Benjamin Zephaniah

he had been going out with Martin for five months now, which was the longest M

She had been going out with Martin for five months now, which was the longest Mart

. She had been going out with Martin for five months now, which was the longest Marti

r. She had been going out with Martin for five months now, which was the longest Marti

she had once been used in a hair commercial because of her Mediterranean looks and her long black hair.

about it. Think yourself lucky, lad, I got bigger fish to catch than you tonight. Let me tell ya something, if you ever come my way again I’ll nick ya, even if I have to nick ya for spitting. I’ll lock you up quick, geezer, now move!’

Martin’s face was expressionless. He wasn’t frightened, in fact he was tempted to laugh to show the other two how in control he was, but he didn’t want to upset the officer too much. Matthew looked worried and Mark looked impressed. At this point a small group of onlookers had began to gather and a higher-ranking police officer joined his colleague and asked if there was any trouble.

‘No, Sarge, just a kid messing around.’

Matthew grabbed Martin by the wrist and pulled him away. ‘Let’s go.’

Turner and his mates –

three also had a reputation for chasing girls.

desperate to try and be like Martin

tanding before him was his father. His arms were outstretched and his smile said, Come and get me! Alem leaped from the bed straight into his arms. He hugged him hard, speaking to him in Amharic.