Barry Hines wrote A Kestrel for a Knave.
"knave" is a noun.
A knave means a dishonest man. Example sentence: He is not only a fool, but also a knave.
The definition of "knave" is "a dishonest or unscrupulous man". It would therefore be very rude to call someone a "knave". However "knave" is also the name given to one of the face cards in a pack of cards eg "the knave of spades" . So using the word "knave" to describe this card is perfectly OK.
In a pack of playing cards the 'pam' is the Knave (Jack) of clubs.
This is a phrase used to describe the Wakefield band The Cribs. It refers to the film "Kes" which is about a Yorkshire boy and his pet kestrel. In the story the boy's brother kills his kestrel after the boy fails to put a bet on some horses that subsequently win. The film is considered very "Yorkshire" and therefore very "Northern".
A Kestrel for a Knave was created in 1968.
"A Kestrel for a Knave" by Barry Hines has 176 pages in the standard edition.
In Beka Lamb, Beka tries to find her identity through her bougainvillea plant and in KESTREL FOR A KNAVE, Billy Casper tries to find his identity through his kestrel.
education, family life, home environment
i think the genre is wildlife, education and family life
In the novel "Kestrel for a Knave", the term "knave" refers to a dishonest or untrustworthy person. It symbolizes the challenges and struggles faced by the protagonist, Billy Casper, who is often misunderstood and underestimated by society. The title reflects the theme of social injustice and the inner strength needed to overcome adversity.
The setting takes place in the woods near to where he lives
what you do is you open your eyes, look at the words proses them with your mind and get to the end. ok
the mother n dauther loving relationship
"A Kestrel for a Knave" is a novel by Barry Hines about a young boy named Billy Casper who raises and trains a kestrel named Kes. The book explores themes of social inequality, the struggles of working-class life, and the bond between humans and animals. It is a poignant coming-of-age story set in a Northern English mining town.
Billy Casper - main character (underdog), Kes - his kestrel that he trains, Jud - his older half brother that kills the bird, Mr. Farthing - his teacher the only one that believes in Billy.
Billy is a young boy who doesn't fit in at home or school. He is in trouble a lot but makes friends with Kes and he suddenly cares about something in life.