how does the writer present the struggles of childhood in pigeon english

The setting of this British town is quite a dangerous place, especially for the children. As readers learn almost from the outset, a boy from Harrison's school was murdered and left for dead in the street recently. Harrison learns firsthand how vulnerable he is when he becomes subject to an identical fate. Additionally he is exploited romantically by the older girl -- Miquita. She teaches Harrison to kiss, but she doesn't stop and continues to seek out sexual attention from him under threat. This compromises Harrison's ability to engage with his crush, Poppy, in a healthy way. Repeatedly taught by encounters with the kids around him, Harrison learns that he is someone people want to use. Because of his youth and inexperience he is especially ill equipped to defend against these people.