From Carnegie Medal winning author Anthony McGowan comes an environmental tale packed full of his signature grit, heart and humour, as Kyle and his grandad execute a plan to save the local beck.Kyle is less than happy about getting dumped at his eccentric old grandad’s on a Saturday afternoon. Embarrassed by his grandad’s ratty old Elvis wig and his weird three-legged dog, Kyle thinks the day is going to be a nightmare until his grandad introduces him to the marvels in the beck at the bottom of his garden.Once filthy and full of rubbish, the stream has been cleaned up and is now home to some amazing creatures. But this magical world is under threat from a new development.Kyle’s grandad is determined to stop the builders and has an audacious plan to save the beck, but when he falls ill, will Kyle find the courage to carry it out by himself?Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.

Nature’s fury tests a brother’s courage and a dog’s loyalty in this Carnegie Medal winning ending to the story of the beloved brothers of the Truth of Things series.WINNER OF THE 2020 CILIP CARNEGIE MEDALThings are tense at home for Nicky and Kenny. Their mum''s coming to visit and it will be the first time they''ve seen her in years. A lot has changed since they were little and Nicky''s not so sure he''s ready to see her again.When they head for a trek across the moors to take their minds off everything, a series of unforeseen circumstances leaves the brothers in a vulnerable and very dangerous position. There might even be a chance that this time not everyone will make it home alive…Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.

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.Shortlisted for the 2018 Carnegie Medal.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.Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.

Family bonds are tested when a fishing expedition nosedives into near tragedy in this second Truth of Things novella from Carnegie Medal winner Anthony McGowan.When Nicky spots a glint of gold down in the murky depths of Bacon Pond, he can''t ignore it. It could mean money for his family, and money helps patch things up when you haven''t got any.But sometimes it''s better not to look too deep. Not when there are local gangsters involved and tough questions about your family''s past.Nicky knows it''s a bad idea to go back – it could ruin everything. But if he can''t leave it alone, will the secrets of Bacon Pond drag them all down?Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.

Chernobyl 1986. Those left behind must fight to survive.