The truth of things

Life is tough for Nicky and his brother Kenny. Money is tight at home, they often run into trouble with local bullies, and Dad's had a lot on his plate since Mum left when they were little. With only each other for support, Nicky and Kenny wind up on unpredictable adventures that will change their lives in unexpected ways. A deftly handled exploration of modern poverty, the highs and lows of ad…

Lark

Things are getting tense at home for Nicky and Kenny as they wait for a visit from their estranged mum. To escape, they go for a walk on the moors, taking their little Jack Russell terrier with them. But what should have been a laugh, a lark, turns deadly when the weather changes and they are caught in a blizzard. Nothing will ever be quite the same again...

Skulduggery

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9781781124086

Collation

77 p. ; ill. ; 17 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

F ROB s

The 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 n…

Brock

Nicky's got a tough life. His mum's gone, his dad's on bail and his brother Kenny needs looking after. It's still dark out when Kenny drags Nicky from his bed, making him a witness to the senseless killing of an innocent animal. The two brothers manage to save something from the horror and it changes them in ways they never expected.

Rook

A poignant, beautifully written novella about growing up and family. A companion piece to the hugely successful Brock and Pike, McGowan warms hearts once more with the adventures of Nicky and Kenny.

Alex Rider: skeleton key 3

With his life in danger, MI6’s young spy Alex must leave the country. He accepts a mission in Cuba, where he crosses paths with Alexei Sarov – a former Soviet general with plans for a nuclear holocaust.

Alex Rider Action, Adrenalin, Adventure: Scorpia

Young MI6 agent Alex travels to Venice to track down Scorpia, the secret organization his father was involved with. After being recruited by them he learns more about their large-scale political demands as well as the truth about his father.

Pike

Kenny and Nicky find a watch in the bottom of Bacon Pond - along with the body its attached to. When local gangsters get involved, the brothers find themselves in too deep and in danger.

Oops, Owl!

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780007512638

Collation

15 p. : ill.

Series Title

Big Cat Collins

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F ROB o