There is a Happy Land
Oct 2013 · Hachette UK
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'Among the few great writers of our time' Independent
'An exceptionally talented novelist' Sunday Times
'Remarkable for the deep and unwavering insight it gives into child behaviour' The Times
Seen through the eyes of a young boy living on a council estate in a northern town, a pre-war childhood emerges that is universal in its everyday adventures, shifting allegiances, mysteries and occasional tragedy. Yet it is also one that is rooted firmly in a bygone era of innocence.
Acclaimed on its first publication, There is a Happy Land marked the debut of a brilliant new talent and is now seen as a much-loved classic.
'Among the few great writers of our time' Independent
'An exceptionally talented novelist' Sunday Times
'Remarkable for the deep and unwavering insight it gives into child behaviour' The Times
Seen through the eyes of a young boy living on a council estate in a northern town, a pre-war childhood ...
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Karaoke Trucker
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July 6, 2014
Your dropped into this world of innocence and adventure, sadness and loss. A northern lad trying to make sense of growing up amongst his peers. A bitter sweet look at how we used to live.
Paul Waites
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February 18, 2014
About the author
In a long and highly successful career, Keith Waterhouse published fifteen novels, including Billy Liar (which has been filmed and staged) and Our Song (also staged), seven non-fiction books and seven collections of journalism. He wrote widely for television, cinema and the theatre, including the highly successful play Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell. He also published two acclaimed memoirs, City Lights and Streets Ahead. He died on 4th September 2009.
In a long and highly successful career, Keith Waterhouse published fifteen novels, including Billy Liar (which has been filmed and staged) and Our Song (also staged), seven non-fiction books and seven collections of journalism. He wrote widely for television, cinema and the theatre, including the...
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