Rook by Anthony Mcgowan
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."Gritty, unflinching and authentic … with a life-affirming warmth" – Carnegie Judging Panel
"Lucid and sharp as broken glass, it’s a book filled with raw, elemental emotion" – Guardian
"Rook is an outstanding piece of writing … unflinching and authentic, funny and gritty and a treasured addition to my bookshelves" – Waterstones Bookseller
"[McGowan’s] ability to accurately represent the inner lives of young people is unparalleled" – The Bookbag
"[McGowan’s] writing manages to convey elements of anxiety, despair, fear and hopelessness but all is underscored with a dash of exuberant humour" – Letterpress Project
Anthony McGowan is one of the most widely acclaimed YA and children's authors in the UK, with novels including The Knife that Killed Me and The Dogs of the Deadlands, an FT and Guardian Book of the Year. His Barrington Stoke titles include the Carnegie Medal shortlisted Rook and the 2020 Carnegie Medal winner Lark, which the judges described as "a standalone masterpiece”.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781781127230 |
| ISBN 10 | 1781127239 |
| Title | Rook |
| Author | Anthony Mcgowan |
| Series | The Truth Of Things |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2017-06-08 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Carnegie Medal 2018, Short-listed for Warwickshire Secondary Book Award 2019, Long-listed for UKLA Award 2019 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |