The Skylarks’ War

by Hilary McKay

Every summer, Clarry escapes to Cornwall—sun-drenched days with her brother Peter and their fearless cousin Rupert are her lifeline. But each September brings the same routine: the boys off to boarding school, Clarry left behind with a distant father and a quiet life. As war creeps closer, everything begins to change. When Rupert is sent to the front, Clarry must fight in her own way—to hold on to hope, to keep their family together, and to believe that the skylark summers aren’t gone forever.

Themes

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  • Family
  • World War I
  • History
  • Exploring Nature
  • War
  • Love
  • Equality