Pike

Family bonds are tested when a fishing expedition nosedives into near tragedy in this novella from Carnegie Medal winner Anthony McGowan. When Nicky spots a glint of gold down in the murky depths of Bacon Pond, he cant ignore it. It could mean money for his family, and money helps patch things up when you havent got any. But sometimes its better not to look too deep. Not when there are local gangsters involved and tough questions about your familys past. Nicky knows its a bad idea to go back it could ruin everything. But if he can't leave it alone, will the secrets of Bacon Pond drag them all down? Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.