SuitabookCare for the natural world
Kyle discovers a recovering beck and becomes involved when development threatens its wildlife.
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Anthony McGowan - Author
A brisk environmental adventure about a reluctant visit becoming a relationship with a grandad, a local stream and its wildlife. Kyle’s growing responsibility gives the story an encouraging focus on courage, care and standing up for a place.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA brisk environmental adventure about a reluctant visit becoming a relationship with a grandad, a local stream and its wildlife. Kyle’s growing responsibility gives the story an encouraging focus on courage, care and standing up for a place.
Kyle discovers a recovering beck and becomes involved when development threatens its wildlife.
Kyle initially feels embarrassed by his eccentric grandad, then discovers the beck with him; the grandad later falls ill.
Before reading, consider whether the reader would welcome a story involving a grandparent’s illness, references to death, pollution and development, school bullying, confrontations with security guards, and insulting or rude names.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: some draft conclusions still depend on unresolved evidence.
Anything not established here remains open; it is not being treated as absent or safe.