McGowan, Anthony – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk Henley-on-Thames Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:25:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-Bell-Background-Blue-32x32.png McGowan, Anthony – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk 32 32 The Fall https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/the-fall-4/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/the-fall-4/ Jealousy drives Mog to make a terrible mistake in this tragic and gritty tale of betrayal, sparsely and finely told by a master of teen storytelling.

]]> Jealousy drives Mog to make a terrible mistake in this tragic and gritty tale of betrayal, sparsely and finely told by a master of teen storytelling.

Mog might be a loser, but he’s not as much of a loser as Duffy, poster child for victims everywhere. So he’s not best pleased when Duffy tries to get in with his best mate.

Mog decides to take action, but when he lands Duffy in the beck, a rancid stream behind the school, he has no idea how far the ripples will spread ?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 7. Please note that this book contains mature content (with themes of violence and bullying) and language that some may find offensive.

]]> The beck https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/the-beck/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=46785 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Dogs of the deadlands https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/dogs-of-the-deadlands-2/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=34968 Chernobyl 1986. Those left behind must fight to survive.

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‘It broke my heart and then splinted it back together again… Magnificent.’  Hannah Gold, bestselling author of  The Last Bear  

‘A dog’s eye perspective that’s so vivid you can almost taste the earthworms.’  FT, YA Book of the Year

‘This visceral story of heartbreak and survival…has the memorable feel of a classic.’  Guardian, Best children’s and YA books of 2022

Chernobyl, 1986. Natasha’s world is coming to an end. Forced to evacuate her home in the middle of the night, she must leave her puppy behind and has no idea if she’ll ever return. Some time later, growing up in the shadow of the ruined nuclear power plant, pups Misha and Bratan have to learn how to live in the wild-and fast. Creatures with sharp teeth, claws, and yellow eyes lurk in the overgrown woods. And they’re watching the brothers’ every move?

But will the dogs survive without humans? And can humans live without them?

]]> Dogs of the Deadlands https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/dogs-of-the-deadlands/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=25362 Chernobyl 1986. Those left behind must fight to survive.

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‘It broke my heart and then splinted it back together again… Magnificent.’  Hannah Gold, bestselling author of  The Last Bear  

‘A dog’s eye perspective that’s so vivid you can almost taste the earthworms.’  FT, YA Book of the Year

‘This visceral story of heartbreak and survival…has the memorable feel of a classic.’ The Guardian, Best children’s and YA books of 2022

 Chernobyl 1986.  Natasha’s world is coming to an end. Forced to evacuate her home in  the  middle  of  the  night, she must leave her puppy behind and has no idea if she’ll ever return.  

Some time later, growing up in  the  shadow  of  the  ruined nuclear power plant, pups Misha and Bratan need to learn how to live wild – and fast. Creatures with sharp teeth, claws and yellow eyes lurk in  the  overgrown woods. And  they’re watching  the  brothers’  every move…

A tale  of  courage, companionship and hope from  the  Carnegie award-winning author  of  Lark.

]]> Lark https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/lark/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/lark/ An uncompromising and heartbreaking end to the story of Nicky and Kenny, the beloved brothers of the Truth of Things quartet, beautifully told in McGowan's gritty realism. 

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Things are tense at home for Nicky and Kenny. Their mum’s coming to visit and it will be the first time they’ve seen her in years. A lot has changed since they were little and Nicky’s not so sure he’s ready to see her again. When they head for a trek across the moors to take their minds off everything, a series of unforeseen circumstances leaves the brothers in a vulnerable and very dangerous position. There might even be a chance that this time not everyone will make it home alive…

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