A Kestrel for a Knave
Narrated by Gareth Bennett Ryan
- Length
- 6 hrs 24 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Isis Publishing Ltd
Set in a bleak Yorkshire mining town, this story follows troubled teenager Billy Casper as he finds hope and inspiration through a newfound connection with Kes, a kestrel hawk. As Billy bonds with the bird, he experiences a sense of trust and love that offers a glimmer of joy in his tough, joyless world. Barry Hines' acclaimed novel explores themes of resilience and survival that resonate across generations.
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