Anthony McGowan

  • 5 stars across 91 books
Anthony McGowan's first novel for teenagers Hellbent, was published in 2005. It was described by The Times as 'brilliantly nauseating'. Henry Tumour won the Booktrust Teenage Prize the following year and the Catalyst Award in 2007 and in 2010 he was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. He lives in North West London.
4th January 2019

Lark

Nature’s fury tests a brother’s courage and a dog’s loyalty in this Carnegie Medal winning ending to the st... MoreLark

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13th March 2025

The Beck

From Carnegie Medal winning author Anthony McGowan comes an environmental tale packed full of his signature... MoreThe Beck

(13 reviews) Review
1st September 2022

Dogs of the Deadlands: SHORTLISTED FOR THE WEEK JUNIOR BOOK AWARDS

‘It broke my heart and then splinted it back together again... Magnificent.’ Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last... MoreDogs of the Deadlands: SHORTLISTED FOR THE WEEK JUNIOR BOOK AWARDS

(8 reviews) Review
7th January 2021

I Am The Minotaur

Matthew is 14 and is struggling to fit in - something that's extra hard when you're taking care of your mum, being bulli... MoreI Am The Minotaur

(5 reviews) Review
8th June 2017

Rook

In the shadow of a bully, a rescued rook becomes a symbol of hope in this poignant, Carnegie Medal shortlis... MoreRook

(4 reviews) Review
6th October 2017

I Killed Father Christmas

A delightfully witty and tender-hearted Christmas story like none other, introducing a unique author and illustrator col... MoreI Killed Father Christmas

(4 reviews) Review
1st June 2013

Brock

Carnegie Medal winning author Anthony McGowan weaves a bleakly poetic tale about one boy’s determination to... MoreBrock

(2 reviews) Review
5th July 2012

The Donut Diaries: Escape from Camp Fatso: Book Three

From the Carnegie Medal 2020 winning author of Lark comes The Donut Diaries.Dermot Milligan loves donuts. His nickname a... MoreThe Donut Diaries: Escape from Camp Fatso: Book Three

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1st May 2008

The Bare Bum Gang and the Football Face-Off

Join Ludo, Noah, Jamie and Phillip - the Bare Bum Gang - as they defend their gang headquarters with Smarties tube fart... MoreThe Bare Bum Gang and the Football Face-Off

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