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Kestrel for a Knave

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 958 Ratings and 67 Reviews

Book Description
Life is tough and cheerless for Billy Casper, a disillusioned teenager growing up in a small Yorkshire mining town. Violence is commonplace and he is frequently cold and hungry. Yet he is determined to be a survivor and when he finds Kes, a kestrel hawk he discovers a passion in life.

Billy identifies with her proud silence and she inspired in him the trust and love that nothing else c... More
Book Information
PublisherSmartpass Ltd
BindingAudio CD (2 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of PagesN/A
ISBN-101903362083
ISBN-13978-1903362082
Publication Date02/29/2000
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About Barry Hines (Author) : Barry Hines is a published author of young adult books. Published credits of Barry Hines include A "Kestrel for a Knave", A Kestrel for a Knave (York Notes), New Windmills: A Kestrel for a Knave (New ... more
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About Mike Reeves (Author) : Mike Reeves is a published author and an editor of young adult books. Published credits of Mike Reeves include War Poetry: On Your Marks Audio Guide, A "Kestrel for a Knave", The "Mayor of Casterbridg... more
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About Joan Walker (Performer) : Joan Walker is a published author of young adult books. Some of the published credits of Joan Walker include "An Inspector Calls" (Audio Education Study Guides), "Romeo and Juliet" (Audio Education St... more
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