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Cuckoo in the Nest

by Michelle Magorian · 1994

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This is the award-winning author's story about Ralph, evacuated from his working-class home during the war and educated by the rector with whom he was staying. The story details Ralph's struggle to reconcile the strands of his life.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thisWorld War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thiswar and militarywar and militaryMore like thisLess of this
Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
Setting
World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of this
Audience
young adultchildrens
Length
long · 458 pages

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