The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier Having lost their parents in the chaos of war, Ruth, Edek and Bronia are left alone to fend for themselves and hide from the Nazis amid the rubble and ruins of their city. They meet a ragged orphan boy, Jan, who treasures a paperknife - a silver sword - which was entrusted to him by an escaped prisoner of war. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A moving tale of survival, heroism and the courage of children, as Ruth, Edek and Bronia hunt for their parents across the battlefields of EuropeDiscover this amazing adventure story set in the Second World WarIf you meet Ruth or Edek or Bronia, you must tell them Im going to Switzerland to find their mother. Tell them to follow as soon as they canHaving lost their parents in the chaos of war, Ruth, Edek and Bronia are left alone to fend for themselves and hide from the Nazis amid the rubble and ruins of their city. They meet a ragged orphan boy, Jan, who treasures a paperknife - a silver sword - which was entrusted to him by an escaped prisoner of war. The three children realise that the escapee was their father, the silver sword a message that he is alive and searching for them. Together with Jan they begin a dangerous journey across the battlefields of Europe to find their parents.BACKSTORY- Read a letter from the authors daughter and find out about the amazing true stories that inspired The Silver Sword. Notes One of the great and enduring tales of survival, courage and hope Michael Morpurgo Back Cover "If you meet Ruth or Edek or Bronia, you must tell them Im going to Switzerland to find their mother. Tell them to follow as soon as they can" Having lost their parents in the chaos of war, Ruth, Edek and Bronia are left alone to fend for themselves and hide from the Nazis amid the rubble and ruins of their city. They meet a ragged orphan boy, Jan, who treasures a paperknife - a silver sword - which was entrusted to him by an escaped prisoner of war. The three children realise that the escapee was their father, the silver sword a message that he is alive and searching for them. Together with Jan they begin a dangerous journey across the battlefields of Europe to find their parents. Includes exclusive material: In The Backstory you can read a letter from the authors daughter and find out about the amazing true stories that inspired The Silver Sword . Vintage Childrens Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from Peter Pan and Alices Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time . Author Biography Ian Serraillier was born in London in 1912, the eldest of four children. When he was only six years old, Ians father died, and as his mother was often not very well, he looked after his younger siblings, especially during their long summer holidays in Switzerland. After university, he became a teacher and a writer. When the Second World War broke out, Ian refused to fight, because he believed it is wrong to kill another person. Many people who believed this were sent to prison, but fortunately Ian was allowed to continue to teach. After the war, the newspapers were full of picture of the ruined cities of Europe, and the children who had been orphaned or made homeless by the war. Ian was determined to tell their story. Ruth, Edek, Jan and Bronia are all based on real children, and even the silver sword paper knife was real. Ian Serraillier wrote many childrens books but The Silver Sword is his most famous and most beloved, and it has never been out of print. Review One of the great and enduring tales of survival, courage and hope. Ian Serrailler tells this extraordinary wartime story simply and directly, so that we feel the full force of its truth -- Michael MorpurgoAs a child I was tremendously moved by Ian Serrailers The Silver Sword; the combination of childhood heroism in a bleak and horrific environment left me with many questions about the dichotomy of good and evil, as well as the importance of loyal friendship -- John BoyneOne of the most exciting books Ive read for a long while * Daily Telegraph *Old-fashioned storytelling about courage at its best * The Times *One of the most remarkable childrens books since 1945 -- Oxford Companion to Childrens Literature Promotional A moving tale of survival, heroism and the courage of children, as Ruth, Edek and Bronia hunt for their parents across the battlefields of Europe Review Text One of the great and enduring tales of survival, courage and hope. Ian Serrailler tells this extraordinary wartime story simply and directly, so that we feel the full force of its truth Review Quote One of the great and enduring tales of survival, courage and hope. Ian Serrailler tells this extraordinary wartime story simply and directly, so that we feel the full force of its truth Promotional "Headline" A moving tale of survival, heroism and the courage of children, as Ruth, Edek and Bronia hunt for their parents across the battlefields of Europe Details ISBN0099572850 Year 2012 ISBN-10 0099572850 ISBN-13 9780099572855 Media Book Author Ian Serraillier Pages 256 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1912 Death 1994 DEWEY 823.914 Imprint Vintage Childrens Classics Series Vintage Childrens Classics Language English Publisher Vintage Publishing Format Paperback Audience Age 9-11 UK Release Date 2012-08-02 AU Release Date 2012-08-02 NZ Release Date 2012-08-02 Illustrations B/W Publication Date 2012-08-02 Alternative 9781448139873 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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