Violet had sewn white silk into a christening gown and her best friend Clarry had brought from Oxford a shawl of snowflakes in soft white lace. The christening had been as extravagant as the new baby’s name. ‘It’s even fancier than Ruby!’ said all the horrified relations. He says it’s a flower like a lily, but better.’
Ruby’s father had read it aloud and it had caught Violet’s heart. There hadn’t been a picture, just a list at the end of a chapter: ‘Rewarding rarities’ and the lovely word: Amaryllis, that rang like a chime and a charm. The name had been in a library book about gardening. ‘ I’ve never heard of an amaryllis,’ said Ruby’s grandmother. Meanwhile, the proofs are out, and I plan to introduce the main characters here, with a few words for each from the text. The Swallows' Flight will be published in May 2021. 'Meticulously researched, intelligent, warm and witty - this is McKay at her peerless peak.Link to teaching resources for The Swallows' Flight, with many thanks to Macmillan Children's Books 'Separately and together, The Skylarks’ War and The Swallows’ Flight are pinnacles of children’s literature.' –Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times Book of the Week '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, The Telegraph 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, The Times Book of the Week Meanwhile Rupert and Clarry work secretly for peace – and a brighter future for them all. Then one September afternoon there are choices to be made.Īnd what does friendship truly mean, in the middle of a war?
They grow up in worlds that would never meet, until war tumbles their lives together.
I eked out the final pages, not wanting it to end.' – Fiona Noble, The BooksellerĮrik and Hans are German boys. Full of achingly real characters (and also an excellent dog). 'It’s not necessary to have read The Skylarks’ War (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, The Guardian The Swallows' Flight is the stunning companion novel to The Skylarks' War. From 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.
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