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Childrens, Teen & Young Adult, Teen & Young Adult Fiction

Brock

Anthony McGowan (author), Staffan Gnosspelius (illustrator)

Paperback Published on: 01/06/2013

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Heartfelt and beautifully written!!

Was shown this book by another Bookseller and had a look at the first few pages out of curiosity! I couldn't put it down... I absolutely loved it - read i... READ MORE

Vanessa at Doncaster

Synopsis

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.

Publisher information

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9781781122082
Number of pages: 136
Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 12 mm
Weight: 220g
Languages: English

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Unflinching and unforgettable

Anthony McGowan has boiled down this incredible book to just 129 pages. ‘Brock’ is a masterclass of storytelling. Without a wasted phrase, this book packs ... READ MORE

Leilah at Doncaster