{"product_id":"swallows-flight-1","title":"Swallows Flight","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom 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. \u003ci\u003eThe Swallows'' Flight\u003c\/i\u003e is the stunning companion novel to \u003ci\u003eThe Skylarks'' War\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''It’s not necessary to have read \u003ci\u003eThe Skylarks’ War \u003c\/i\u003e(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, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Funny, poignant, wise and emotional. Full of achingly real characters (and also an excellent dog) . . . I eked out the final pages, not wanting it to end.'' – Fiona Noble, The Bookseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eErik and Hans are German boys. Ruby and Kate are English girls. They grow up in worlds that would never meet, until war tumbles their lives together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen one September afternoon there are choices to be made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow is courage lost, and found?\u003cbr\u003eWho is really the enemy?\u003cbr\u003eAnd what does friendship truly mean, in the middle of a war?\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile Rupert and Clarry work secretly for peace – and a brighter future for them all . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''. . . a resounding success. . . 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book of the Week\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''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, \u003ci\u003eThe Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Separately and together, \u003ci\u003eThe Skylarks’ War \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Swallows’ Flight\u003c\/i\u003e are pinnacles of children’s literature.'' –Nicolette Jones, \u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book of the Week\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Meticulously researched, intelligent, warm and witty — this is McKay at her peerless peak.'' Sally Morris, \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57315297558910,"sku":"NW9781529033335","price":10.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781529033335.jpg?v=1778715661","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/swallows-flight-1","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}