BOOK EXTRACTS

An Extract From The Book: Mr Clops & Mr Balls – Silverstone By Kelvin Rush.Book Details Although Mr Clops was extremely disap­pointed that Mr Balls wouldn’t be driving a car, it certainly didn’t dampen his own enthusiasm. He forgot all about Mr Balls, as he arrived at the garage, and was given a white disposable balaclava and a black crash helmet. The anticipation increased … [Read more...] about WINNIE & THE MILK FLOAT MAN

An Extract From The Book: Mr Clops & Mr Balls – Silverstone By Kelvin Rush.Book Details The sun was beating down as the temperature hit ninety degrees. Mr Balls had two really large distinctive sweat bombs under both his armpits and stunk of B.O. ‘It’s very hot Mr Clops, I’m sweating like a good’un, and I stink like a pig. Can I borrow some of your deodorant please?’ Mr … [Read more...] about TOO FAT TO DRIVE

An Extract From The Book: Mr Clops & Mr Balls – Silverstone By Kelvin Rush.Book Details The taxi pulled up outside the house at nine on the dot, and sounded the horn twice. Mr Clops opened the front door and gave the thumbs up to the driver. ‘Two minutes pal!’ he shouted, before pushing the door closed. He picked up his house keys and black leather man-bag from the small … [Read more...] about FIRST CLASS ALL THE WAY

An Extract From The Book: Mr Clops & Mr Balls - Silverstone By Kelvin Rush.Book DetailsThe alarm clock went off at precisely 7.00am. Mr Clops leapt out of bed, like a kid on Christmas morning. He’d been planning this day for several weeks, and now it had finally arrived, he couldn’t contain his excitement. He strode over to the window and drew back the curtains. It was a … [Read more...] about THE BIG DAY HAS FINALLY ARRIVED

An Extract From The Book: Fish – Operation Electric Man By Kelvin Rush. Book Details The next day I went to see Benny, who lived a few doors down from our house. He ans­wered the door in his pyjamas, and didn’t look well. ‘Are ya coming out Benny?’ I asked. ‘I can’t Fish, I’m made up with cold. Mum said I’ve got to go back to bed. Do ya want the paper round job?’ ‘Yeah I do … [Read more...] about BENNY’S PAPER ROUND

An Extract From The Book: Fish – Operation Electric Man By Kelvin Rush. Book Details After spending at least four hours in the park, it was now getting really cold and I was hungry. I’d been sat on the bench for some of the time, going through endless scenarios in my head, most of which made me feel sick to my stomach. I knew I was in for a rough time, especially from dad, and … [Read more...] about TIME TO FACE THE MUSIC

An Extract From The Book: Fish – Operation Electric Man By Kelvin Rush. Book Details By the time the electric man came to empty the money box, there was only a few quid in there. I knew for certain I would be in big trouble, which is why I legged it to the park, before dad got hold of me. Over a six week period, I’d stolen well over twenty quid, and would now have to suffer the … [Read more...] about PSYCHO SID

An Extract From The Book: Fish – Operation Electric Man By Kelvin Rush. Book Details Goody had let me practice many times on his electric meter, until I was confident enough to go it alone. I’d been carefully planning things for the past few weeks, and now it was time to put the plan into action. It had to be carried out in the early morning, when everyone was in bed asleep. I … [Read more...] about THE OPERATION BEGINS

An Extract From The Book: Fish – Operation Electric Man By Kelvin Rush. Book Details Some of the shoes in the cupboard must be at least fifteen years old. There’s also my very first pair of football boots, with all the rubber studs worn down to nothing. There are endless pairs of slippers, countless wellies, and even an odd looking pair of ski boots belonging to our Debra, … [Read more...] about TIME HAS RUN OUT

An Extract From The Book: Fish - Operation Electric Man By Kelvin Rush.Book Details I was sat about halfway up the stairs feel­ing physically sick. I was also sweating like a pig. ‘Guilt Sweat’ is what Gran would call it. I was about to be hung, drawn and quartered. That’s slightly over the top, but I think you get the picture. It was the moment I’d been dreading for weeks. I’d … [Read more...] about OUR SHARON’S 18TH

An Extract From The Book: Jimmy Spence 8th Of June 1974 By Kelvin Rush. Book Details Jimmy walked reluctantly and very nervously down the street, with both hands firmly in his front trouser pockets. The excitement he felt when he woke up that morning had deserted him, and was now replaced with self-doubt and apprehension. He got to the end of the street and turned left onto … [Read more...] about OUR VERY FIRST KISS

An Extract From The Book: Jimmy Spence 8th Of June 1974 By Kelvin Rush. Book Details Mrs Cartwright was still rubbing Jimmy’s hands. ‘Don’t try to get up love,’ she said. ‘You may have concussion. The ambulance will be here soon. They’ll take you to hospital and get you checked out.’ Jimmy looked alarmed, as he nervously squeezed Mrs Cartwright’s hand. ‘I’m ok Mrs Cartwright, I … [Read more...] about THE NOTORIOUS RUDOLF RAMSBOTTOM

An Extract From The Book: Jimmy Spence 8th Of June 1974 By Kelvin Rush. Book Details Jimmy spent all day Friday preparing for the big day. He went completely through his wardrobe, trying on different outfits and many combinations of clothes. He tried on jumpers, sweatshirts, shirts, t-shirts, jeans, trousers, tracksuit bottoms, coats, jackets, trainers, shoes, and even a pair … [Read more...] about A YOUNG TONY CURTIS

An Extract From The Book: Jimmy Spence 8th Of June 1974 By Kelvin Rush. Book Details Jimmy was off school for the rest of the week. He spent most of the time sleeping, watching telly, and looking through his large collection of football programmes, (especially the Liverpool ones). His mind was also constantly occupied by Julie Richardson. He was well and truly besotted by this … [Read more...] about SCOTTY TO THE RESCUE

An Extract From The Book: Jimmy Spence 8th Of June 1974 By Kelvin Rush. Book Details On the way home Carol told Brian the full story, with Jimmy occasionally adding his bits. After dropping Mrs Cartwright off, Brian pulled up outside The Blue Whale chippy. Jimmy was surprised, as they usually only had fish and chips on a weekend. ‘How come we’ve stopped here dad? We never have … [Read more...] about WELL AND TRULY BATTERED

An Extract From The Book: Jimmy Spence 8th Of June 1974 By Kelvin Rush. Book Details The ambulance drove out of the school car park and headed down the main road to the hospital a few miles away. Jimmy had finally stopped crying and was feeling a little better, thanks to the support of Mrs Cartwright and Trev the paramedic. Twenty minutes later the ambulance pulled up outside … [Read more...] about ESTEE LAUDER

An Extract From The Book: Jimmy Spence 8th Of June 1974 By Kelvin Rush. Book Details ‘Once the ambulance gets here Jimmy, I’ll ring your parents and tell them what’s happened,’ said Mrs Cartwright. ‘What did happen Mrs Cartwright?’ asked Jimmy, who still felt a little groggy and con­fused. Before Mrs Cartwright could answer, a voice called out from the crowd. ‘It was me … [Read more...] about LOVESICK EGGHEAD

An Extract From The Book: Jimmy Spence 8th Of June 1974 By Kelvin Rush. Book Details Saturday the 8th of June 1974 would be etched in the memory of Jimmy Spence for the rest of his life. As midnight approached, he was sat up in bed wide awake and couldn’t get to sleep. His mind was racing uncontrollably in umpteen directions, and his emotions were a tangled maze of bewilderment … [Read more...] about BIRDIE’S FATE WAS FINALLY SEALED