Neil Cawtheray Bücher

Set in post-World War II Leeds, the story follows two ten-year-old schoolboys, Neil and Billy, who find joy in their adventurous playground between Woodhouse Ridge and Woodhouse Moor. Despite the hardships of their time, they navigate challenges such as a struggling junior rugby league team, the conclusion of their favorite Superman serial, and the fleeting nature of sweet coupons. Their youthful spirit shines through as they tackle these everyday dilemmas, embodying the resilience and imagination of childhood.

Set in 1950s Leeds, the story follows schoolboys Neil and Billy as they navigate their adventurous playground between Woodhouse Ridge and Woodhouse Moor. They confront various challenges, including a missing headmaster, ghostly sightings, a new school bully, and the closure of the local cinema. Amidst these trials, they face the embarrassment of compulsory Scottish dancing lessons, raising the question of whether this will be their toughest test yet. The book captures the spirit of childhood resilience and camaraderie in the face of adversity.

The adventures and misadventures of two schoolboys growing up in Leeds in the early 1950s and the local characters who enrich their lives