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McGowan Anthony
Heftet / 2013 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781781122082
Publisert
2013-06-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Vekt
220 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
130 mm
Dybde
12 mm
Aldersnivå
J, Y, 02, 03
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
136

Forfatter
McGowan Anthony
Illustratør
Gnosspelius Staffan

Om bidragsyterne

Anthony McGowan is one of the most widely acclaimed YA and children's authors in the UK, with novels including The Knife that Killed Me and The Dogs of the Deadlands, an FT and Guardian Book of the Year. His Barrington Stoke titles include the Carnegie Medal shortlisted Rook and the 2020 Carnegie Medal winner Lark, which the judges described as "a standalone masterpiece”.

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McGowan Anthony
Heftet / 2013 / Engelsk
McGowan Anthony
Heftet / 2013 / Engelsk
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<p>"McGowan, as one of Britain’s most talented novelists, freights every word with truth and meaning" – The Times</p> <p>"[Nature] provides a moment of epiphany that resounds. Simply told, yet laced with urgency, this will spellbind" – Philip Womack, Daily Telegraph</p> <p>"McGowan refuses to compromise on quality, substance, or the emotional challenges that he offers readers" – INIS</p> <p>"An uncondescending and atmospheric novella" – CBI</p> <p>"This is a book about raw courage, which can be both heart-breaking and uplifting … The characters in this book are so genuine, I feel as if I know them" – The Bookbag</p>

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.
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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.
Life’s not easy for Nicky. His mum’s gone, his dad’s on bail, and his brother Kenny needs looking after like a little kid. When Kenny drags Nicky out of bed one dark morning, Nicky has no idea that he is about to witness a terrible act of destruction, and the senseless killing of an innocent animal. But Nicky manages to save something precious from the disaster, and his and Kenny’s lives are changed forever …
Les mer
"McGowan, as one of Britain’s most talented novelists, freights every word with truth and meaning" – The Times "[Nature] provides a moment of epiphany that resounds. Simply told, yet laced with urgency, this will spellbind" – Philip Womack, Daily Telegraph "McGowan refuses to compromise on quality, substance, or the emotional challenges that he offers readers" – INIS "An uncondescending and atmospheric novella" – CBI "This is a book about raw courage, which can be both heart-breaking and uplifting … The characters in this book are so genuine, I feel as if I know them" – The Bookbag
Les mer
A bleakly poetic tale about one boy’s determination to save a badger cub from the destructive hands of a local gang.
- The critically acclaimed The Truth of Things quartet is being repackaged into a stunning and cohesive set for 2025 to coincide with the eagerly anticipated new novella The Beck - Anthony McGowan is one of the most widely acclaimed YA and children’s authors in the UK. His books have won major awards including the 2020 Carnegie Medal for Lark. He was also shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal with Rook and won the BookTrust Teenage Prize and the Catalyst Award for Henry Tumour. Most recently, The Dogs of the Deadlands was shortlisted for a Week Junior Book Award and a Guardian Book of the Year 2022 - High profile marketing campaign to include new resources, display materials, author videos and events
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<p>"McGowan, as one of Britain’s most talented novelists, freights every word with truth and meaning" – The Times</p> <p>"[Nature] provides a moment of epiphany that resounds. Simply told, yet laced with urgency, this will spellbind" – Philip Womack, Daily Telegraph</p> <p>"McGowan refuses to compromise on quality, substance, or the emotional challenges that he offers readers" – INIS</p> <p>"An uncondescending and atmospheric novella" – CBI</p> <p>"This is a book about raw courage, which can be both heart-breaking and uplifting … The characters in this book are so genuine, I feel as if I know them" – The Bookbag</p>

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.
Les mer
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.
Life’s not easy for Nicky. His mum’s gone, his dad’s on bail, and his brother Kenny needs looking after like a little kid. When Kenny drags Nicky out of bed one dark morning, Nicky has no idea that he is about to witness a terrible act of destruction, and the senseless killing of an innocent animal. But Nicky manages to save something precious from the disaster, and his and Kenny’s lives are changed forever …
Les mer
"McGowan, as one of Britain’s most talented novelists, freights every word with truth and meaning" – The Times "[Nature] provides a moment of epiphany that resounds. Simply told, yet laced with urgency, this will spellbind" – Philip Womack, Daily Telegraph "McGowan refuses to compromise on quality, substance, or the emotional challenges that he offers readers" – INIS "An uncondescending and atmospheric novella" – CBI "This is a book about raw courage, which can be both heart-breaking and uplifting … The characters in this book are so genuine, I feel as if I know them" – The Bookbag
Les mer
A bleakly poetic tale about one boy’s determination to save a badger cub from the destructive hands of a local gang.
- The critically acclaimed The Truth of Things quartet is being repackaged into a stunning and cohesive set for 2025 to coincide with the eagerly anticipated new novella The Beck - Anthony McGowan is one of the most widely acclaimed YA and children’s authors in the UK. His books have won major awards including the 2020 Carnegie Medal for Lark. He was also shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal with Rook and won the BookTrust Teenage Prize and the Catalyst Award for Henry Tumour. Most recently, The Dogs of the Deadlands was shortlisted for a Week Junior Book Award and a Guardian Book of the Year 2022 - High profile marketing campaign to include new resources, display materials, author videos and events
Les mer

Forhåndsvisning

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781781122082
Publisert
2013-06-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Vekt
220 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
130 mm
Dybde
12 mm
Aldersnivå
J, Y, 02, 03
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
136

Forfatter
McGowan Anthony
Illustratør
Gnosspelius Staffan

Om bidragsyterne

Anthony McGowan is one of the most widely acclaimed YA and children's authors in the UK, with novels including The Knife that Killed Me and The Dogs of the Deadlands, an FT and Guardian Book of the Year. His Barrington Stoke titles include the Carnegie Medal shortlisted Rook and the 2020 Carnegie Medal winner Lark, which the judges described as "a standalone masterpiece”.

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