Books like The flight of the doves by Walter Macken
A twelve‑year‑old boy in England, after a deteriorating home life under an abusive stepfather, decides to run away with his seven‑year‑old sister. Their goal is to reach the grandmother who lives in western Ireland. As the children embark on their journey, the press reports on their disappearance and law‑enforcement agencies launch a search. Their escape becomes a perilous adventure across the Atlantic, testing their courage, resilience, and the bond between siblings.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Walter Macken
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