Anthony McGowan is the author of many critically acclaimed YA novels including Hellbent, Henry Tumour and The Knife that Killed Me. 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".

A bleakly poetic tale about one boy's determination to save a badger cub from the destructive hands of a local gang.

A bleakly poetic tale about one boy's determination to save a badger cub. When Nicky witnesses the destruction of a badger set, there's not a lot he can do. But one badger cub has escaped - can he save it? Another stunning novella from award-winning Anthony McGowan.

A bleakly poetic tale about one boy's determination to save a badger cub from the destructive hands of a local gang. When Nicky finds Jezbo and his gang digging up a badger set, there's not a lot he can do to save them. But one badger cub has escaped - can Nicky save it? Another stunning and moving novella in the spirit of Kes from award-winning Anthony McGowan.