Erik and Hans – friends since the age of 10, living in Berlin, with big dreams of their own to make their way in the world by working in Berlin Zoo. The Swallows’ Flight masterfully weaves together the lives of five main characters. We revisit familiar characters from The Skylarks’ War(the first book set on the eve of World War I) and see how they have grown into themselves, having families and careers of their own in the new Britain after the First World War and before the second commences.
The beautiful clarity of her storytelling is masterful and she deserves every prize going.The Swallows’ Flight by award-winning writer Hilary McKay offers the reader another treasure of historical fiction, this time set on the eve of World War II. Hilary McKay's The Swallows' Flight is a triumph. 'Meticulously researched, intelligent, warm and witty - this is McKay at her peerless peak.' Sally Morris, The Daily Mail 'Separately and together, The Skylarks’ War and The Swallows’ Flight are pinnacles of children’s literature.' –Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times Book of the Week 'McKay 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 Telegraph
McKay refuses to dumb down the history, writing with such clarity and understanding that you can’t fail to be caught up in the cares of her loveable cast.' – Alex O'Connell, The Times Book of the Week Meanwhile Rupert and Clarry work secretly for peace – and a brighter future for them all. Then one September afternoon there are choices to be made.Īnd what does friendship truly mean, in the middle of a war? They grow up in worlds that would never meet, until war tumbles their lives together. I eked out the final pages, not wanting it to end.' – Fiona Noble, The BooksellerĮrik and Hans are German boys. Full of achingly real characters (and also an excellent dog). 'It’s 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 Guardian
The Swallows' Flight is the stunning companion novel to The Skylarks' War.
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.
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