Discover “Pike,” the gripping second novella in Anthony McGowan’s “The Truth of Things” series, from the Carnegie Medal-winning author of “Lark.” Dive into a suspenseful tale of family, secrets, and the lure of forbidden treasure. When young Nicky finds a mysterious glint in Bacon Pond, he sees a chance to help his struggling family. But this discovery plunges him into a dangerous world of local gangsters and buried family secrets. Can Nicky resist the pull of the past and the risks of a murky pond, or will the truth drag his family down? This dyslexia-friendly edition is perfect for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9, offering a compelling and accessible adventure from The Bookish Owl.