ORPHAN by Jamaal Zindi

(You can read the free version on free but for a complete version you need to purchase it.)

Orphan is a captivating, immersive and memorable read written by Jamaal Zindi at the age of 13, during the COVID pandemic. This book “will undoubtedly capture a very wide audience as there is realism to each nuanced characterisation which balances well the tackling of uncomfortable truths surrounding family structures, depression, and manipulation, drawing the reader into intriguing, intricate narrative led by three orphans – Jordan, Lily and Adam – well representing the adolescent friendships that often shape the core of a person’s being,” according to one reviewer. “The authorial voice is transfixing, challenging archetypal stereotypes, and subverting classic tropes, each layer of their journey further engrosses the reader as the reader becomes a friend, protector, and confidant to all the three characters, holding them close to their hearts. Throughout there is a compelling honesty well-paced against the thrilling twists and turns; combining a deep emotional effect with a compulsion that drags the reader to the edge of their seat beyond the final moments,” according to one Editorial Board.
Jamaal Zindi is looking for someone to help him publish this book but you can also enjoy it here in its current form or use it as a classroom read in an English lesson or use it in PSHE.