Book description
For David Starr, being cast as Nancy in the upcoming school
production of Oliver! is quite a shock. But David is up to the
challenge. Living in a three-bedroom semi in 1970s' working-class East
Dulwich, surrounded by his somewhat colourful relatives, he is bright,
smart-mouthed, fanatical about pop music and ready to shine.
Rehearsals begin, and he strikes up a friendship with the handsome yet
enigmatic Maxie Boswell, captain of the school football team. As their
alliance deepens it appears they might become more than just good
friends, but that can't be right, can it?
Discovering a confidant in empathetic teacher, Hamish McClarnon, and
spurred on by his no-nonsense best friend, Frances Bassey, David takes
on the school bully, the National Front, and anyone else who threatens
to stand in the way of true love.
Vibrant, warm, and full of life, this uproarious and touching
coming-of-age novel, set against the backdrop of South-East London in
the thrill of the late seventies, will transport you straight back to
your first music obsession and the highs and lows of your first love.
Terry Ronald is a songwriter, producer and vocal arranger and has
worked with some of the biggest names in pop music, television and
musical theatre. Terry lives in south-east London with his husband,
Mark.
