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Set in the blistering heat of London’s 1976 summer, "Naked '76" follows Lili Garcia, a young bassist on the cusp of punk stardom. As the city’s music scene explodes around her, Lili’s relationship with her cool, rebellious boyfriend‑bandmate Curtis Ray frays.
When Lili meets William Bonney, a reserved guitarist from Northern Ireland whose brilliant playing and quiet confidence compel her, she begins to question what she really wants. Yet William’s hidden past and the reckless energy of their shared performances hint at dangers that threaten both of them.
The novel captures the turbulent, creative spirit of London’s punk era while threading themes of friendship, ambition, love, and self‑discovery against a backdrop of music, heat, and the fierce pressure of emerging fame.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kevin Brooks
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