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.
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The second book in this popular series celebrating friendship, magic and fighting for what you believe in.
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Anthony McGowan's first novel for teenagers Hellbent, was published in 2005. It was described by The Times as 'brilliantly nauseating'. Henry Tumour won the Booktrust Teenage Prize the following year and the Catalyst Award in 2007 and in 2010 he was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. He lives in North West London.
More about Anthony McGowanBorn 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 Kil
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