Aunt Jen

The Caribbean Contemporary Classics collection celebrates Caribbean authors' great and enduring works of literature, such as Aunt Jen, which traces the changing attitudes of a child entering adulthood as she tries to understand her mother's departure and make sense of her relationship with her family.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 26 February 2021
Publisher: Hodder Education

Over the past century, Caribbean authors have produced numerous outstanding and enduring works of literature that have captured the essence of the region's rich culture and diverse experiences. The Caribbean Contemporary Classics collection is a testament to these profound and vibrant stories, brimming with life and keen insights into society.

Written as a series of letters from the young Sunshine to her absent mother, Aunt Jen, the novel intricately explores the evolving perspectives of a child transitioning into adulthood as she grapples with the truth behind her mother's departure and attempts to make sense of her complex relationship with her family. Aunt Jen, a member of the Windrush generation, migrates to England, and Sunshine's letters, penned in the early 1970s, offer a poignant glimpse into the emotional and physical distance between those who left and those who remained behind.

A companion novel to Letters Home, Aunt Jen serves as a one-sided correspondence that delves into the intricate inheritance we pass down to our children. This poignant tale is suitable for readers aged 14 and above, inviting them to embark on a journey of discovery and reflection.

Weight: 108g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398307742