Ken Loach's film "Kes" was adapted from which novel?
To Kill a Mockingbird
A Kestrel for a Knave
Lord of the Flies
The Great Gatsby
Answer
A Kestrel for a Knave is a novel by Barry Hines. The book was adapted into the 1969 film Kes by Ken Loach. The novel tells the story of a boy named Billy Casper, who is bullied at school and comes from a poor family. Billy finds solace in his pet kestrel, which he trains to fly. The novel explores Themes of class, poverty, and the power of nature.
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