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      The Silver Sword

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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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      Description

      Product ID:9780099439493
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:The Silver Sword
      Authors:Author: Ian Serraillier
      Page Count:208
      Subjects:Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 9 years
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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.

      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


      Imprint Name:Red Fox
      Publisher Name:Penguin Random House Children's UK
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2003-04-03

      Additional information

      Weight148 g
      Dimensions198 × 129 × 13 mm