A classic story from World War Two, this tells how three children, Ruth, Edek and Bronia are helped by the young orphan Jan to escape from the horrors of Warsaw after the arrest of their parents. How the children travel across war torn Europe surviving every kind of danger and privation is thrilling and deeply moving. It is the story of a terrible time made bearable by the strong streak of humanity at its heart and by the unusual acts of kindness the children experience on their travels.
| Primary Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
Although the silver sword was only a paper knife, it became the symbol of hope and courage which kept the Balicki children and their orphan friend Jan alive through the four years of occupation when they had to fend for themselves. And afterwards it inspired them to keep going on the exhausting and dangerous journey from war-torn Poland to Switzerland, where they hoped to find their parents.
Based on true accounts, this is a moving story of life during and after the Second World War.
The Silver Sword features in the following genres: Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
The Silver Sword is available in Paperback
The Silver Sword was written by Ian Serraillier and published by Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
The Silver Sword has 216 pages
Yes it is part of A Puffin Book series
£8.09
