Ups And Downs

Sammy and Boots are troubled by the first stirrings of industrial unrest, as the unions start to flex their muscles and old loyalties change, while an attractive new employee causes Sammy some troubles of a different kind.

About the author

Mary Jane Staples was born, bred and educated in Walworth, and was the author of many bestselling novels including the ever-popular cockney sagas featuring the Adams family. She died in 2005.

Summary

As the 1950s progress, several unexpected happenings ruffle the usually calm atmosphere of Adams family life. Sammy and Boots are troubled by the first stirrings of industrial unrest, as the unions start to flex their muscles and old loyalties change, while an attractive new employee causes Sammy some troubles of a different kind.

The older generation are more than a little surprised at what they see around them as society moves on and the lives of the youngsters are being taken over by rock 'n' roll. Young Emily, still only thirteen but old beyond her years, catches the eye of a teddy boy, while Linda is pursued by a smooth-talking young man. But good sense and good luck prevail, and the Adams family find the strength to cope with these challenging times.

Product details

• Authors: Mary Jane Staples, Staples Mary Jane
• Publisher: Corgi
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.07.2018
• EAN: 9780552175241
• ISBN: 978-0-552-17524-1
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 106 mm x 178 mm x 23 mm
• Series: The Adams Family; Adams Family
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Sagas, FICTION / Sagas, Saga fiction (family / generational sagas)