Carnegie Medal winning author Anthony McGowan weaves a bleakly poetic tale about one boy’s determination to save a badger cub from the destructive hands of a local gang. When Nicky finds Jezbo and his gang digging up a badger set, there's not a lot he can do to save them.

But one badger cub has escaped – can Nicky save it? A stunning and moving novella in the spirit of Kes from award-winning author Anthony McGowan.