Hines, Barry

A Kestrel for a Knave (Penguin Modern Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780141184982
author:: Hines, Barry
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2000
Pages:: 208
Dimensions:: 13 x 1.3 x 19.8 centimetres (0.1
Genre:: Classic fiction
Condition:: New
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Billy Casper's life is a struggle, marked by unhappiness at home and failure at school. But when he finds a kestrel hawk, Kes, his world is turned upside down. With a silent strength and fierce loyalty, Kes inspires Billy to find the trust and love he's been missing.

Written by Barry Hines, A Kestrel for a Knave is a powerful story of survival in a tough, joyless world. The novel has become a beloved classic, and its themes continue to resonate with new generations of readers.

Originally published in 1970, the book has been re-released in this edition. If you're looking for a thought-provoking and emotionally charged read, A Kestrel for a Knave is definitely worth considering.

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