Hines, Barry
A Kestrel for a Knave
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140029529
- author:
- Hines, Barry
- format:
- Mass Market Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1973
- Pages:
- 160
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Billy Casper is a boy with nowhere to go and nothing to say. His life is marked by meanness and toughness, and he's sure he'll end up in trouble. But Billy knows two things about his own world: he'll never work down the mines, and he has a deep understanding of animals. His only companion is his trained kestrel hawk, a bird as wild and untamed as himself. Together, they navigate the harsh realities of life in a raw working town. This book is a raw and honest portrayal of growing up in a world that's often cruel and unforgiving. It's not just another story about coming-of-age; it's a stark reminder that some things remain unchanged, even in the face of modernity.
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