Cuckoo in the Nest
As featured on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour
(Author) Fran HillIt's the heatwave summer of 1976 and 14-year-old would be poet Jackie Chadwick is newly fostered by the Walls. She desperately needs stability, but their insecure, jealous teenage daughter isn't happy about the cuckoo in the nest and sets about ousting her. When her attempts to do so lead to near-tragedy - and the Walls' veneer of middle-class respectability begins to crumble - everyone in the household is forced to reassess what really matters. Funny and poignant, Checking For Snipers is inspired by Fran Hill's own experience of being fostered. A glorious coming of age story set in the summer of 1976.
Fran Hill
Fran Hill is a British author known for her humorous and relatable writing style. Her most famous work, "Miss, What Does Incomprehensible Mean?" explores the hilarity of teaching and the quirks of school life. Hill's witty observations and sharp dialogue have made her a beloved voice in contemporary literature.