Rook

Description

Nicky is in love, navigating a new world of girlfriends and romance. Meanwhile, Kenny is convinced that the new kid in school is the latest incarnation of Dr Who. But both are recalled to more important matters when Tina their Jack Russell is blamed for attacks on local racing pigeons, and Nicky and Kenny must find the real culprit.

Anthony McGowan worked as a nightclub bouncer, civil servant and Open University tutor in Philosophy before becoming a writer. 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 Killed Me.

"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