The Swallows' Flight by Hilary McKay Paperback Book

Description: The Swallows' Flight by Hilary McKay Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Return to the world of Skylarks War in this hopeful and heart-warming follow up – a WWII story that spans generations and crosses the divides of war. Publisher Description From the Costa Award-winning author Hilary McKay, comes a moving World War II story of family and friendship on opposite sides of a devastating conflict. The Swallows Flight is the stunning companion novel to The Skylarks War.Its not necessary to have read The Skylarks War (though many beloved characters make reappearances) to be instantly and joyfully lost in this evocative, moving novel, showing McKay at the very top of her game. - Imogen Russell-Williams, The GuardianFunny, poignant, wise and emotional. Full of achingly real characters (and also an excellent dog) . . . I eked out the final pages, not wanting it to end. - Fiona Noble, The BooksellerErik and Hans are German boys. Ruby and Kate are English girls. They grow up in worlds that would never meet, until war tumbles their lives together.Then one September afternoon there are choices to be made.How is courage lost, and found?Who is really the enemy?And what does friendship truly mean, in the middle of a war?Meanwhile Rupert and Clarry work secretly for peace - and a brighter future for them all . . .. . . a resounding success. . . McKay refuses to dumb down the history, writing with such clarity and understanding that you cant fail to be caught up in the cares of her loveable cast. - Alex OConnell, The Times Book of the WeekMcKay is a glutinously atmospheric writer, and this dense, action-packed saga - written during lockdown - is every bit as satisfying as its predecessor. Emily Bearn, The TelegraphSeparately and together, The Skylarks War and The Swallows Flight are pinnacles of childrens literature. -Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times Book of the WeekMeticulously researched, intelligent, warm and witty - this is McKay at her peerless peak. Sally Morris, The Daily Mail Author Biography Hilary McKay won the Costa Childrens Book Award for The Skylarks War, the Guardian Fiction Prize for The Exiles, and the Smarties and the Whitbread Award for The Exiles in Love and Saffys Angel respectively. She is also the author of Straw Into Gold, A Time of Green Magic and The Swallows Flight, a companion novel to The Skylarks War, among many critically-acclaimed titles. Hilary studied Botany and Zoology at the University of St Andrews, and worked as a biochemist before the draw of the pen became too strong and she decided to become a full-time writer. Hilary lives in Derbyshire with her family Details ISBN 1529033349 ISBN-13 9781529033342 Title The Swallows' Flight Author Hilary McKay Format Paperback Year 2022 Pages 320 Publisher Pan Macmillan GE_Item_ID:134983382; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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