The Skylarks' War

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Clarry and her brother Peter cherish their summers in Cornwall with their cousin Rupert, enjoying freedom and adventure. Each autumn, Peter and Rupert return to boarding school, while Clarry faces a dull life at home with their distant father. As World War I approaches, Rupert enlists, and the siblings' idyllic summers seem lost. Amidst the turmoil, Clarry strives to keep her family together and seeks her own path in a changing world.

About the author

Hilary McKay is a much-loved British author who writes funny and heartwarming stories for children. She is best known for her Casson Family books, including 'Saffy's Angel', which won the Whitbread Children's Book Award. Hilary's stories often feature lively families, clever pets, and adventures that will make you laugh and think.