The Swallows' Flight
Hilary McKay
“A triumph.” —Philip Pullman, bestselling author of the His Dark Materials saga
Four young lives across Europe are forever changed in the dawn of World War II in this gorgeous, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting novel from award-winning author Hilary McKay.
In England, Ruby has no friends because of the speckled blotches on her face that kids say look like dirt. And Kate is sickly all the time, her older siblings each taking turns looking after her. Ruby and Kate’s first meeting is nearly disastrous, but the two lonely girls soon strike up a friendship. Their connection becomes all the more important when England joins the war against Germany and the blitz begins overhead.
In Germany, Erik and Hans are best friends filled with plans for their future: Erik taking over their beloved local zoo, and Hans serving pastries right outside the gates. They never expected to be forced to join the national service, training as pilots and tasked with hurting people.
And in London a mistreated dog roams the streets looking for handouts, and for a friend.
All of these lives will cross in the most surprising ways in this heart-rending tale of war and compassion, and hope that can be found in even the most unexpected friendships, brought to life by award-winning author Hilary McKay.
Duration - 15h 31m.
Author - Hilary McKay.
Narrator - Katherine Press.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
“A triumph.” —Philip Pullman, bestselling author of the His Dark Materials saga Four young lives across Europe are forever changed in the dawn of World War II in this gorgeous, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting novel from award-winning author Hilary McKay. In England, Ruby has no friends because of the speckled blotches on her face that kids say look like dirt. And Kate is sickly all the time, her older siblings each taking turns looking after her. Ruby and Kate’s first meeting is nearly disastrous, but the two lonely girls soon strike up a friendship. Their connection becomes all the more important when England joins the war against Germany and the blitz begins overhead. In Germany, Erik and Hans are best friends filled with plans for their future: Erik taking over their beloved local zoo, and Hans serving pastries right outside the gates. They never expected to be forced to join the national service, training as pilots and tasked with hurting people. And in London a mistreated dog roams the streets looking for handouts, and for a friend. All of these lives will cross in the most surprising ways in this heart-rending tale of war and compassion, and hope that can be found in even the most unexpected friendships, brought to life by award-winning author Hilary McKay. Duration - 15h 31m. Author - Hilary McKay. Narrator - Katherine Press. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:08
Chapter 1
Duration:00:11:24
Chapter 2
Duration:00:22:37
Chapter 3
Duration:00:18:05
Chapter 4
Duration:00:01:26
Chapter 5
Duration:00:28:09
Chapter 6
Duration:00:07:32
Chapter 7
Duration:00:28:48
Chapter 8
Duration:00:02:19
Chapter 9
Duration:00:13:31
Chapter 10
Duration:00:19:44
Chapter 11
Duration:00:05:34
Chapter 12
Duration:00:01:52
Chapter 13
Duration:00:12:36
Chapter 14
Duration:00:13:51
Chapter 15
Duration:00:13:40
Chapter 16
Duration:00:03:50
Chapter 17
Duration:00:15:44
Chapter 18
Duration:00:07:19
Chapter 19
Duration:00:10:26
Chapter 20
Duration:00:17:57
Chapter 21
Duration:00:08:26
Chapter 22
Duration:00:08:59
Chapter 23
Duration:00:05:35
Chapter 24
Duration:00:07:30
Chapter 25
Duration:00:14:25
Chapter 26
Duration:00:05:23
Chapter 27
Duration:00:08:24
Chapter 28
Duration:00:06:31
Chapter 29
Duration:00:02:54
Chapter 30
Duration:00:02:08
Chapter 31
Duration:00:08:57
Chapter 32
Duration:00:01:03
Chapter 33
Duration:00:04:24
Chapter 34
Duration:00:04:12
Chapter 35
Duration:00:13:08
Chapter 36
Duration:00:02:28
Chapter 37
Duration:00:05:29
Chapter 38
Duration:00:11:38
Chapter 39
Duration:00:04:34
Chapter 40
Duration:00:06:21
Chapter 41
Duration:00:08:48
Chapter 42
Duration:00:17:15
Glossary
Duration:00:03:54
Author's Note
Duration:00:03:21
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:50