A Kestrel for a Knave (M-Books) - Hardcover
Billy Casper has few prospects. He is floundering at school and under pressure at home. The wild hawk he finds and trains gives him a direction and a passion he has never experienced before. But events threaten not only the fate of the hawk, but also Billy's growing self-respect.
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Barry Hines was born in the mining village of Hoyland Common, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Educated at Eccelsfield Grammar School, Hines then worked as an apprentice mining surveyor and played football for Barnsley before studying Physical Education at Loughborough Training College. He taught for several years in London and Yorkshire before becoming a full-time writer. Hines has written 8 other novels and television scripts.
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- PublisherNelson Thornes Ltd
- ISBN 10 017432295X
- ISBN 13 9780174322955
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