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A Kestrel for a Knave

by Gareth Bennett-Ryan, Barry Hines
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A Kestrel for a Knave
A Kestrel for a Knave

Harsh reality softened by falconry's empowering bond.

If you've ever felt like an underdog, or found solace in a unique friendship that seems to speak to your soul, then "A Kestrel for a Knave" could resonate with you deeply. Barry Hines masterfully illustrates the rough terrain of a young life mired in despair, and with the introduction of Kes, offers a glimpse of hope and connection. This book doesn't just tell a story; it unfolds a transformative journey that might inspire you to find your own version of Kes in the world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Kestrel for a Knave

by Gareth Bennett-Ryan, Barry Hines
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ISBN: 9780141184982
Authors: Gareth Bennett-Ryan, Barry Hines
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2000-05-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Young Adult Contemporary, Classics, Coming of Age
Goodreads rating: 4.06
(rated by 7682 readers)

Description

Life is tough and cheerless for Billy Casper, a troubled teenager growing up in the small Yorkshire mining town of Barnsley. Treated as a failure at school, and unhappy at home, Billy discovers a new passion in life when he finds Kes, a kestrel hawk. Billy identifies with her silent strength and she inspires in him the trust and love that nothing else can, discovering through her the passion missing from his life. Barry Hines's acclaimed novel continues to reach new generations of teenagers and adults with its powerful story of survival in a tough, joyless world.
 

Harsh reality softened by falconry's empowering bond.

If you've ever felt like an underdog, or found solace in a unique friendship that seems to speak to your soul, then "A Kestrel for a Knave" could resonate with you deeply. Barry Hines masterfully illustrates the rough terrain of a young life mired in despair, and with the introduction of Kes, offers a glimpse of hope and connection. This book doesn't just tell a story; it unfolds a transformative journey that might inspire you to find your own version of Kes in the world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.