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Author: Anthony McGowan

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  • : 19.00 NZD
  • : 9781781127230
  • : Faber Factory
  • : Barrington Stoke
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  • : 0.22
  • : June 2017
  • : 198mm X 130mm
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  • : Anthony McGowan
  • : The Truth of Things
  • : Paperback
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  • : English
  • : 823.92
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Description

Nicky is in love, navigating a new world of girlfriends and romance. Meanwhile, Kenny is convinced that the new kid in school is the latest incarnation of Dr Who. But both are recalled to more important matters when Tina their Jack Russell is blamed for attacks on local racing pigeons, and Nicky and Kenny must find the real culprit. 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. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 13+

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

Author description

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, the latter of which was adapted into a film.