The Silver Sword

Ian Serraillier, Jane Serraillier

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Random House
01 May 2003

Children's & Educational; Adventure stories (Children's&YA)

Based on true accounts, this is a powerful and unforgettable story of life during and after the Second World War. A true modern classic.

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

By: Ian Serraillier
Contributions by: Jane Serraillier
Imprint: Random House
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 149g
ISBN: 9780099439493
ISBN 10: 0099439492
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 May 2003
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , 9-11 years , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for The Silver Sword

Old-fashioned storytelling about courage at its best -- Amanda Craig The Times 20050709 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 20080131