RALPH THOMPSON - The 'Roppa' Stories from the North of England (featuring 'The Blackberry Pickers')

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Kingfisher Publications. 1986, First Edition. Soft cover . Ill.: Mark Barton. Book, Kingfisher Publications, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1986. ISBN: 7869999010. First edition. Softcover. Illustrated front cover. This is the collection of Ralph Thompson's evocative childhood stories featured on Radio Newcastle. Featuring Roppa, an archetypal working-class lad, and his brothers Harry and Alfie, and set in the period between the end of the Blackout and the introduction of television, these short stories are perfect for anyone wishing to re-live their formative years growing up in the North-East. Features: The Blackberry Pickers; Roppa's Luck; The Hole; The Big Lads; Roppa's Dad; Visiting Granda; The Offering; Hector; The Trouble with Lasses; Things; Empire Day; Corbridge; Step-in Charlie; and An Act of Kindness. 21 x 15 cm. 55 pp. Librarius is a small UK-based family business and we pride ourselves on our customer service. Orders will be securely wrapped and usually dispatched same or next day. Full refunds will be given if you are unhappy with your purchase and return it within 10 days. Photographs of all of our books are available on request; please feel free to email with any enquiries. Very Good.