The Swallow’s Flight

by Hilary McKay

Erik and Hans live in Germany. Ruby and Kate live in England. Their lives seem worlds apart—until war changes everything. As their paths cross in unexpected ways, each must face impossible choices about loyalty, courage, and what it means to do the right thing. While bombs fall and trust is tested, Clarry and Rupert risk everything in the background, quietly working toward a peace that feels just out of reach.

Themes

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  • World War II
  • Birthmarks
  • Friendship
  • Unkindness
  • Abandoned Pet
  • Plane Crash