School for Skylarks

School for Skylarks

Angus Sam, 2020

Overview

In 1939, Lyla leaves London for the West Country, expecting solitude at her great-aunt's estate. However, the house becomes a refuge for an entire school of evacuated girls, disrupting any thoughts of her past life. The manor fills with the energy of numerous schoolgirls, a horse in a first-floor bedroom, and a ferret discovered in Lyla's sock drawer. Amidst this lively chaos, Lyla discovers that friendship can be found in unexpected places and forms.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in historical fiction set during wartime.
• Those who enjoy stories about unexpected friendships and personal growth.
• Young readers experiencing evacuation or displacement.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 352
• Binding: Softcover
• ISBN: 9781509839599
• Publisher: Macmillan Publishers
• Year: 2020