Barry Hines's acclaimed novel continues to reach new generations of teenagers and adults with its powerful story of survival in a tough, joyless world.
Billy Casper is a troubled teenager growing up in a Yorkshire mining town. Treated as a failure at school and unhappy at home, Billy discovers a new passion in life when he finds Kes, a kestrel hawk. Billy identifies with her silent strength and she inspires in him the trust and love that nothing else can.
Ken Loach's well-known film adaptation, Kes, has achieved cult status.
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Barry Hines's acclaimed novel continues to reach new generations of teenagers and adults with its powerful story of survival in a tough, joyless world.
Billy Casper is a troubled teenager growing up in a Yorkshire mining town. Treated as a failure at school and unhappy at home, Billy discovers a new passion in life when he finds Kes, a kestrel hawk. Billy identifies with her silent strength and she inspires in him the trust and love that nothing else can.
Ken Loach's well-known film adaptation, Kes, has achieved cult status.
Imprint | Penguin Books |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | 1973 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
First published | 1973 |
Authors | Barry Hines |
Dimensions | 182 x 111 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 160 |
Edition | 2 Ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-002952-9 |
Barcode | 9780140029529 |
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LSN | 0-14-002952-4 |