The Truth of Things: (Omnibus edition)
Paperback
A stunning collected edition of Anthony McGowan's acclaimed novels Brock, Pike and Rook, bringing the stories of brothers Nicky and Kenny to a wider audience.
"All of the bad things that were in my mind – the bad memories, the regrets, the pain – they all got blown away by the wind and by Kenny’s laughter."
Life is pretty tough for Nicky and Kenny. Their mum is gone and their dad has had his troubles. Money is tight and people can be cruel about Kenny’s learning difficulties. But through it all, the brothers stick together, sharing adventures and their love of the natural world, while finding humour in the most difficult of circumstances.
A stunning collected edition of Anthony McGowan's critically acclaimed novellas Brock, Pike and Rook.
£9.99
Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-1-78112-846-6
Interest age
11+
Publication Date
02-01-2019
Format
Paperback
Pages
320 pages
Dimensions
130x198mm
Product Description
A stunning collected edition of Anthony McGowan's acclaimed novels Brock, Pike and Rook, bringing the stories of brothers Nicky and Kenny to a wider audience.
"All of the bad things that were in my mind – the bad memories, the regrets, the pain – they all got blown away by the wind and by Kenny’s laughter."
Life is pretty tough for Nicky and Kenny. Their mum is gone and their dad has had his troubles. Money is tight and people can be cruel about Kenny’s learning difficulties. But through it all, the brothers stick together, sharing adventures and their love of the natural world, while finding humour in the most difficult of circumstances.
A stunning collected edition of Anthony McGowan's critically acclaimed novellas Brock, Pike and Rook.
Author
Anthony McGowan, Cover design by Nick Hayes
Anthony McGowan is the author of many critically acclaimed YA novels including Hellbent, Henry Tumour and The Knife that Killed Me. 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".
Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-1-78112-846-6
Interest age
11+
Publication Date
02-01-2019
Format
Paperback
Pages
320 pages
Dimensions
130x198mm
Product Description
A stunning collected edition of Anthony McGowan's acclaimed novels Brock, Pike and Rook, bringing the stories of brothers Nicky and Kenny to a wider audience.
"All of the bad things that were in my mind – the bad memories, the regrets, the pain – they all got blown away by the wind and by Kenny’s laughter."
Life is pretty tough for Nicky and Kenny. Their mum is gone and their dad has had his troubles. Money is tight and people can be cruel about Kenny’s learning difficulties. But through it all, the brothers stick together, sharing adventures and their love of the natural world, while finding humour in the most difficult of circumstances.
A stunning collected edition of Anthony McGowan's critically acclaimed novellas Brock, Pike and Rook.
Author
Anthony McGowan, Cover design by Nick Hayes
Anthony McGowan is the author of many critically acclaimed YA novels including Hellbent, Henry Tumour and The Knife that Killed Me. 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".
