- Title:
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The Skylarks' War
- Written by:
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Hilary McKay
- Read by:
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Katherine Press
- Format:
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Unabridged CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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5
- Duration:
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6 hours 12 minutes
- Published:
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December 28 2018
- Available Date:
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December 28 2018
- Age Category:
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Children (8+)
- ISBN:
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9781529015591
- Genres:
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Fiction; Children's Fiction
- Publisher:
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Bolinda/Macmillan audio
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Price
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A beautiful story following the loves and losses of a family growing up against the harsh backdrop of World War One, from the award-winning Hilary McKay.
Clarry and her older brother Peter live for their summers in Cornwall, staying with their grandparents and running free with their charismatic cousin, Rupert. But normal life resumes each September – boarding school for Peter and Rupert, and a boring life for Clarry at home with her absent father, as the shadow of a terrible war looms ever closer.
When Rupert goes off to fight at the front, Clarry feels their skylark summers are finally slipping away from them. Can their family survive this fearful war?
'This is McKay at her finest, all the heart and warmth of the Casson family books – with a touch of the Cazalets. It's both a thrilling family adventure and a truthful, heart-breaking examination of the impact of war ... [an] exceptional historical novel.'
The Bookseller
'Winning as ever, with an overall Secret Garden feel.'
Kirkus Reviews