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The classic tale of a journey through war-torn Europe.
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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 Two, Jan and his three homeless friends cling to the silver sword as a symbol of hope. As they travel through Europe towards Switzerland, where they believe they will be reunited with their parents, they encounter many hardships and dangers. This extraordinarily moving account of an epic journey gives a remarkable insight into the reality of a Europe laid waste by war.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I received a copy of this book as a form prize at St Peters School, Weston-super-Mare, in the late 1950s. I wasn't an avid reader and was mildly disappointed to receive a book rather than a fountain pen. As prize-giving was at the end of term I took the book home for the holidays. At what point during the hols I started to read it I can't recall. But I remember being mesmerised from the moment I picked it up. It was the first book I'd ever read that left such a lasting impression. I have re-read the book over the years and still marvel at the wonderful prose style that first hooked me. It is sad, funny, inspiring, gripping and, above all, a triumph of hope over adversity. It inspires me still and is as relevant in 2010 as it was 50+ years ago. Children and adults alike will find this book rivetting.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I thought the Silver Sword was very exciting to read as a book.What made it particularly good was the fact that the story was based on real life people. The story is about the Balicki family who got separated during the Second World War when the Germans took over Poland and who try to find each other afterwards.The character I most liked was Jan who was a very rough boy. Jan was not a memeber of the Balicki family but it was he who helped them to find each other.Jan loved animals and was very tricky.One of my favourite events was when Edek shot the German soldier in the arm.I found it fairly easy to read and to understand.The children who would enjoy this book are boys and girls aged 9 to 12.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We would recommend this book to anyone who likes a gripping story, it is suitable for all ages.We really enjoyed this story and thought it was easy to imagine yourself as one of the characters.Along the way, you feel as if you're dealing with the situations that the children experience.
Every time you read it, you'll get something from it. As we know from our teacher.
This story,based on reality, is action packed from start to finish.
The Silver Sword is about determined children,split up from their parents and their adventures during the war as they travel to Switzerland.
The story begins with the dramatic escape of Joseph Balicki from Zakyna prison camp and continues with his quest to be reunited with his family.
Within the book many unpredictable and different characters appear and become either friends or enemies of the children.
Will the brave Balickis be succesful in their mission or will they fail? You'll have to read it to find out!!
Every time you read it, you'll get something from it. As we know from our teacher.
This story,based on reality, is action packed from start to finish.
The Silver Sword is about determined children,split up from their parents and their adventures during the war as they travel to Switzerland.
The story begins with the dramatic escape of Joseph Balicki from Zakyna prison camp and continues with his quest to be reunited with his family.
Within the book many unpredictable and different characters appear and become either friends or enemies of the children.
Will the brave Balickis be succesful in their mission or will they fail? You'll have to read it to find out!!
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Not Bad
I got asked to read this during Guided Reading and i didn't really get it. The Nazis takeover Poland before being fought off by Russia. Ian's a legend.
Published 2 days ago by J Dixon
The Silver Sword
Being a Grandmother, I remember this being adapted for television starring Frazer Hines. So later I bought the book. My Grandson is interested in W.W. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Mrs J Menage
Fantastic story.
I really enjoyed reading this book which I purchased for my daughter (year 6) as it is on her WWII reading list. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Hilary Richardson
My daughter's favourite from childhood.
My daughter enquired the whereabouts of this book from her childhood - ?? We found it on Amazon and my grandson gave it to her for Mother's Day, she was thrilled and they read it... Read more
Published 23 days ago by onenineone
Original
I didn't really want to read this book at first because i thought i wouldn't like it.... but i did!!! The begining pulled me in straight away. I was really impressed. Read more
Published 2 months ago by POPSTARYAS
A Great Children's Story
As an 11-year-old, I read the novel The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier and got great enjoyment from it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jerry Dunne
Should be better known and loved than it is
I was first read this to me by my teacher in middle school, the whole class loved it I remember and I never forgot it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Willis
rubbish
this is possibly the worst book i have ever read. It jumps from the space of two years in two pages and ten minutes in 3 chapters. Don't buy this book whatever you do!
Published 10 months ago by blah blah blah
AMAZING!!!
I read this book when i was at primary school and it was that good i actually read it more than once :) its the only book ive read more than once it was such a good book and i... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Philippa Leah
The Silver Sword, Ian Serrailier
I was very moved by this extraordinary book which draws out a lot of what is good about human nature as well as the opposite. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Maud Adam
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