 First edition | |
| Author | Lloyd Alexander |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Charles Mikolaycak[1] |
| Language | English |
| Series | Westmark trilogy |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Published | 1982 (E. P. Dutton) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover & paperback) |
| Pages | 244 (first, hard) |
| ISBN | 0-525-45110-2 (first edition, hard) |
| OCLC | 7877126 |
| LC Class | PZ7.A3774 |
| Preceded by | Westmark |
| Followed by | The Beggar Queen |
The Kestrel (1982) is a speculative fiction novel by Lloyd Alexander and is the second volume of the Westmark series. It follows Theo as he comes to grips with his capacity for violence and Mickle as she discovers her ability to lead during an invasion of their country, Westmark. The Beggar Queen follows this installment.
Like Westmark, The Kestrel owes a significant debt to the people and events of the Enlightenment era, as well as Lloyd Alexander's experiences in the Second World War. Critics were mixed in their reception of the book, with some praising its execution and intensity and others calling it clunky. In 1982, The Kestrel won a Parents' Choice Gold Award.
- ^ The cover artist is credited on the dust jacket.