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Format: Paperback / softback
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Pike
A poignant and powerful sequel to Carnegie longlisted Brock.
A poignant and powerful sequel to Carnegie longlisted Brock.
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A stunning companion piece to Brock from award-winning author Anthony McGowan. Nicky and Kenny return in Pike as a fishing expedition nosedives into near tragedy.
The Bacon Pond is famous for its monster-sized fish and Kenny is determined to catch one. And as usual, Nicky is dragged along for the ride. But when the boys glimpse what could be a body in the water—the body of a well-known local criminal who's just been announced missing—the secrets of the Bacon Pond might just take them all down. Sometimes it's better not to look too deep.
A poignant and powerful companion piece to the Carnegie longlisted Brock. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant, and dyslexic readers aged 12 and up.
Series: The Truth of Things
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Pike by Anthony McGowan is praised for its spare yet effective prose, comparable to the style of Barry Hines. Reviews highlight its depth and elegance, describing it as both gut-wrenching and dazzlingly true to life. McGowan manages to transform a simple storyline into a gripping tale with a fresh perspective and edgy twist. Despite its brevity, the book is noted for touching on diverse themes such as natural history, sibling relationships, and coping with guilt.
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ISBN: 9781781124666
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 May 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Staffan Gnosspelius
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 136
About the Author
Born in Manchester, Anthony McGowan went to school in Leeds. He has worked as a nightclub bouncer, civil servant and Open University tutor in Philosophy. 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, the film of which was released in 2013.
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