Brock
Anthony McGowan author Staffan Gnosspelius illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:1st Jun '13
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A bleakly poetic tale about one boy’s determination to save a badger cub from the destructive hands of a local gang.
A bleakly poetic tale about one boy’s determination to save a badger cub from the destructive hands of a local gang.
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.
"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
ISBN: 9781781122082
Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 12mm
Weight: 220g
136 pages