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The Silver Sword

Ian Serraillier author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK

Published:3rd Apr '03

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The classic tale of a journey through war-torn Europe.

Alone and fending for themselves in a Poland devastated by World War II, Jan and his three homeless friends cling to the silver sword as a symbol of hope. They travel through Europe towards Switzerland, where they believe they will be reunited with their parents.

An unforgettable story of life during and after the Second World War, based on true accounts. For readers of The Book Thief, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Diary of Anne Frank.

This is a story of many different things.

Of a terrible war and an occupied land

Of the Balicki children who are determined to survive

Of a dangerous journey from war-torn Poland to Switzerland

Of a paper knife that gives them the courage to carry on when nearly all hope is lost.

'I urge you to read this book as it will stay in your memory forever' Guardian

'A true modern classic' Booktrust

Storytelling about courage at its best -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
One of the most exciting books I've read for a long while * Daily Telegraph *
This book is touched with greatness * Junior Bookshelf *
One of the most remarkable children's books since 1945 * Oxford Companion to Children's Literature *
A mind-blowing and emotional read -- Sally Bailey * Essex Chronicle Series *

ISBN: 9780099439493

Dimensions: 197mm x 129mm x 12mm

Weight: 151g

208 pages