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Barry Hines
Barry Hines was an English author best known for his novel Kestrel for a Knave, later adapted into the film Kes. His work often explored working-class life and youth in Yorkshire.
Kestrel for a Knave
Synopsis
Billy Casper, a teenager in a bleak Yorkshire mining town, finds little joy in his tough life. That changes when he discovers Kes, a kestrel hawk, and forms a deep bond with her. This raw and honest story explores how this unique connection brings passion and trust into Billy's otherwise cheerless existence.
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Characters
Billy CasperProtagonist
KesSupporting