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OverviewThe first book in the powerful, authentic young adult book series Everyone Can Be a Reader (Hard Truths), expertly designed to engage reluctant readers and provide an accessible reading experience for all. Life's not easy for Nicky. His mother is gone, his dad's out on bail, and his older brother, Kenny, needs looking after like a little kid. When Kenny drags Nicky out of bed one dark morning, Nicky has no idea that he is about to witness a terrible act of destruction, and the senseless killing of an innocent animal. But Nicky manages to save something precious from the disaster, and his and Kenny's lives are changed forever . . . Perfect for anyone seeking gritty, realistic books for teen boys, the Everyone Can Be a Reader (Hard Truths) hi-lo book series presents accessible coming-of-age tales in an easy-to-read style. Union Square & Co.'s EVERYONE CAN BE A READER books utilize dyslexia reading tools like specialized fonts and paper tones, and are carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anthony McGowanPublisher: Union Square & Co. Imprint: Union Square & Co. Edition: High Readability ed. Dimensions: Width: 12.80cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 19.60cm Weight: 0.181kg ISBN: 9781454954774ISBN 10: 1454954779 Pages: 136 Publication Date: 02 April 2024 Recommended Age: From 13 to 17 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviews"""Natural dialogue and short, fast-paced chapters will sustain readers' interest. An absorbing read.""--Kirkus" Author Information"Anthony McGowan is the author of many critically acclaimed YA novels, including Hellbent, Henry Tumour, and The Knife That Killed Me. His Rook was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, and judges described the 2020 Carnegie Medal winner Lark as ""a standalone masterpiece."" He lives in England." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |