The Beck
by Anthony McGowan
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Pub Date Mar 13 2025 | Archive Date Jan 31 2025
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Description
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.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
“The Beck is constantly entertaining, equally thought-provoking, and
proof yet again of Anthony McGowan’s wonderful storytelling skills.
Full of hope and humour, there’s heart and soul on every page.”
KEITH GRAY
“Anthony McGowan is a miraculous storyteller. He has the power to
move you, make you laugh out loud, cringe in embarrassment and
recoil in disgust in a single page. This book is a small piece of magic
from the mind of a very great writer.”
KATYA BALEN
“Such brilliant, immediate story telling; one of those books that
takes you into the landscape and along with the characters. I was
right there with Kyle, the reluctant hero, as Karthi and Grandpa
prodded him from behind … Absolutely brilliant.”
HILARY McKAY
A gorgeous story, told with McGowan’s signature wit and tight,
spare prose. I cried. I laughed. I crossed my fingers for Kyle and
Karthi and Rude Word too.”
JO NADIN
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780008722296 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
