A Kestrel for a Knave (M Books) - Hardcover

Hines, Barry

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0174325088 ISBN 13: 9780174325086

Publisher: Heinemann Educational, 1993

Synopsis

Harshly unsentimental, this novel tells the story of the remarkable relationship between the desperate Billy, a friendless boy living in a soulless northern town, and the equally destructive, fierce kestrel, Kes, which he raises from the nest.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Heinemann Educational
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0174325088
• ISBN 13: 9780174325086
• Binding: Hardcover