Cuckoo in the Nest — Michelle Magorian

A wonderfully nostalgic story about one boy's determination to follow his dreams

Amid the rubble of post-war Britain, Ralph is entranced by the theater. He loves seeing the performances, talking to the actors, the buzz of the audience, and the corridors and dressing rooms backstage. But how can a working-class boy achieve his dream when there is no opportunity for theater training?