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

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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

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

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

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780099439493
Publisert
2003
Utgiver
Vendor
Red Fox
Vekt
151 gr
Høyde
197 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
12 mm
Aldersnivå
JC, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

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Ian Serraillier (September 24, 1912 - November 28, 1994), was a British novelist and poet. Serraillier was best known for his children's books, especially the Silver Sword (Novel) (1956), a wartime adventure story which was adapted for television by the BBC in 1957 and again in 1971.