Saffy's Angel
Hilary McKay
Ages 9–12
Saffy's Angel
Hilary McKay
First published in 2002, Saffy's Angel is a novel by Hilary McKay for children aged 9 to 12. Its themes include family, kindness and creativity.
Novel2002
Novel · ages 10–14
The Skylarks' War
by Hilary McKay
The Skylarks' War, a novel by Hilary McKay, is selected for children aged 10 to 14. Compare it with other books exploring family, heritage and courage.
FormatNovel
First published2018
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The Skylarks' War sits in this library as a novel with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 10 to 14; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with family, heritage and courage.
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