Anthony Mc Gowan’s stunning quick-read Brock sequence, in which two of the books were nominated for the Carnegie Medal. Punchy, powerful & bleakly poetic mini masterpieces: short fiction that truly lingers in the mind. Nicky’s life isn’t easy, living in a Yorkshire village with his big brother Kenny, who has special needs, & their unemployed single dad. There’s never enough money, & Kenny has no sense of danger at all. Yet however tough things get, the strong bond between the two brothers – along with their love of nature – shines through it all… Books from Anthony Mc Gowan’s critically acclaimed Brock sequence Anthony won the 2006 Book Trust Teenage Prize for Henry Tumour In this pack, Brock & Rook were shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal Taut, lean fiction where every word brims with insight & quiet emotion Powerful tales of courage, nature, survival & the bond between brothers Dyslexia-friendly format using cream paper, levelled text & clear fonts Interest age: Teen. Reading age: 9.