Rainbows of Gutter — Rukshana Smith

Some people see the world in just two colours - black and white. Philip Browne is an artist. To him the world is a mixing pot of different colours, each as fascinating as the other. A West Indian in London, Philip's life is punctuated by the daily humiliations, hostilities and injustices which go with being black in a mainly white country. Despite all this he maintains his uncorrupted view of the world and tries to spread his ideal of racial harmony. But when the petty hostility turns to violent hatred, even Philip's faith starts to shake . . .Age 13+