Hilary McKay The Skylarks' War Paperback Book

Winner of the Costa Children&rsquos Book Award. The Skylarks War is a beautiful story following the loves and losses of a family growing up against the harsh backdrop of World War One, from the awardwinning 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 &ndash 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 belongs among the classic of children&rsquos literature . . . Funny, sad, warm, it is about growing up and finding what you love. &ndash The Sunday Times, Children&rsquos Book of the Week | Hilary McKay The Skylarks' War Paperback Book