The Truth of Things (1) - Brock
Carnegie Medal winning author Anthony McGowan weaves a bleakly poetic tale about one boy's determination to save a badger cub from the destructive hands of a local gang. When Nicky finds Jezbo and his gang digging up a badger set, there's not a lot he can do to save them. But one badger cub has escaped - can Nicky save it? A stunning and moving novella in the spirit of Kes from award-winning author Anthony McGowan. Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.
Author: Anthony McGowan
Format: Paperback, 136 pages, 130mm x 198mm, 220 g
Published: 2013, HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Interest Age: From 11 years
Description
Carnegie Medal winning author Anthony McGowan weaves a bleakly poetic tale about one boy's determination to save a badger cub from the destructive hands of a local gang. When Nicky finds Jezbo and his gang digging up a badger set, there's not a lot he can do to save them. But one badger cub has escaped - can Nicky save it? A stunning and moving novella in the spirit of Kes from award-winning author Anthony McGowan. Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.
The Truth of Things (1) - Brock