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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 cant 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....