Anthony McGowan ist ein gefeierter englischer Autor, dessen vielseitiges Schaffen sich über Kinder-, Jugend- und Erwachsenenliteratur erstreckt. Seine Werke zeichnen sich durch Tiefe und Resonanz aus und behandeln durchgängig Themen, die Leser jeden Alters ansprechen. McGowans erzählerischer Stil ist bemerkenswert für seine emotionale Intelligenz und scharfe Beobachtungsgabe, die seine Geschichten sowohl fesselnd als auch zum Nachdenken anregend machen. Er hat bedeutende literarische Auszeichnungen erhalten, die seinen Einfluss auf die zeitgenössische Literatur unterstreichen.
An Pauls Schule regiert der Terror. Und der Terror hat einen Namen: Roth. Er und seine Gang brutaler Schläger demütigen, erpressen, prügeln - ihr Hass ist schier grenzenlos. Angst kennen sie nicht, aber sie können sie wittern wie Raubtiere. Auch Paul hat Angst, große Angst, und er kann nur hoffen, dass Roths Killerinstinkt dieses eine Mal versagt.
In Divided We Fall Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger realize that they have to work together if they want to get themselves out of some difficult scrapes in the first book of this two part adventure. This book is part of Project X Origins, a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school.
The lives of teenage brothers Nicky and Kenny told in three powerful and moving stories by Carnegie Shortlisted author Anthony McGowan.
Ludo, Noah, Jamie, Phillip and Jennifer are THE BARE BUM GANG! They have an embarrassing name but a cool Gang Den, so things could be worse. Ludo leads the Bare Bum Gang on a raid through the Valley of Doom, deep in enemy territory. Can Ludo keep his position as leader of the Bare Bum Gang?
Dermot Milligan's got problems. Not only does Dermot have to write down how many donuts he eats, but also - and this is the really rubbish part - HIS FEELINGS! The Head calls in the services of internationally famous poo expert Dr Morlock to help track down the culprit - and somehow the finger of suspicion is pointed at Dermot.
In Stage Fright Miss Jones's class are doing a school assembly about global warning. But when two people dressed as chickens try to get hold of Max, Cat and Tiger's special watches, that's when things really start to hot up. This book is part of Project X Origins, a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school.
Take a trip into the future of medicine. Dr Cross explains everything from genetic modification, eco-health and virtual reality medicine, to remote surgery by robot and personalised medicine.
Chernobyl 1986. Those left behind must fight to survive.
When Tiger goes on a micro-adventure in the toyshop, little does he know that there is an X-bot watching him! Find out if Max, Cat and Ant can rescue Tiger in The Ballerina of Doom, the second part of this two-part adventure. This book is part of Project X Origins, a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school.
With a deep passion for the natural world, Anthony McGowan draws from his extensive travels and observations in his writing. As a multi-award-winning author, he crafts engaging stories for various age groups, including adults, teenagers, and younger children. His expertise extends beyond fiction, as he has contributed feature articles and travel journalism to prominent publications such as The Times, Guardian, and Daily Telegraph, showcasing his versatility and commitment to exploring nature through both narrative and journalism.