The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier
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.
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 *
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 *
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780099439493 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099439492 |
| Title | The Silver Sword |
| Author | Ian Serraillier |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Year published | 2003-04-03 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |