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Rook

By Anthony McGowan
Series: The Truth of Things
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In Rook, Kenny and Nicky rescue a badly injured rook, sparking a symbol of hope amidst their turbulent lives. While Kenny insists on saving the bird, Nicky faces his own challenges with a school bully and his first love, all as his family dynamics shift. This poignant novella explores themes of growing up and family bonds.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for young adults seeking a heartfelt, realistic portrayal of adolescence, resilience and friendship. Suitable for readers interested in stories about personal growth and coping with everyday challenges.

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A poignant, beautifully written novella about growing up and family. A companion piece to the successful Brock and Pike.

A poignant, beautifully written novella about growing up and family. A companion piece to the hugely successful Brock and Pike, McGowan warms hearts once more with the adventures of Nicky and Kenny.

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In the shadow of a bully, a rescued rook becomes a symbol of hope in this poignant, Carnegie Medal shortlisted novella about growing up and family.

When Kenny and Nicky rescue a rook left for dead, Kenny is determined to keep it alive. Nicky doubts the scruffy bird will make it, but then Nicky has plenty else to worry about. This time, it’s not his dad or Kenny who need help – his dad’s sorting his life out and Kenny’s busy making plans with his new best mate. Now it’s Nicky’s turn to struggle – with a school bully, his first love and the fact that everything is about to go very, very wrong.

Rook was shortlisted for the 2018 CILIP Carnegie Medal.

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Carnegie Judging Panel calls it "gritty, unflinching and authentic… with a life-affirming warmth." The Guardian praises it as "lucid and sharp as broken glass, filled with raw, elemental emotion." A Waterstones Bookseller describes it as "an outstanding piece of writing… funny and gritty." Further acclaim notes McGowan's exceptional insight into young people's inner lives and his skillful blend of anxiety and humour.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781127230

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Cover design or artwork by David Wardle

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 128

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Anthony McGowan Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Series: The Truth of Things Young Adult

About the Author

Anthony McGowan worked as a nightclub bouncer, civil servant and Open University tutor in Philosophy before becoming a writer. He published his first novel for teenagers, Hellbent, in 2005. It was described by The Times as a 'brilliantly nauseating thriller.' His other books for teenagers include Henry Tumour and The Knife that Killed Me.

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