The stories of Nicky and Kenny, the brothers of McGowan's 'Brock', 'Pike' and 'Rook', stunningly packaged in a new mainstream trade edition to reach a wider audience. Follow brothers Nicky and Kenny as they work together to help their dad tackle everything thrown at them. Set against the stark but beautiful Yorkshire landscape, 'The Truth of Things' is a gritty and deeply moving perspective on rural, working class life that encapsulates all of the unique and unflinching power of family love. A deftly handled exploration of modern poverty, the highs and lows of adolesence, and life with learning difficulties, this is a book for every reader.
. - Passer for 12-16 år
