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The Silver Sword

By: Ian Serraillier
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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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.

From 11 February to 30 October 2011, The Silver Sword will feature as one of five books in the Imperial War Museum exhibition Once Upon A Wartime: Classic War Stories for Children.

©2011 Ian Serraillier (P)2011 Random House Audio Go Action & Adventure Classics Literature & Fiction Fiction War Inspiring Heartfelt

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Fantastic, well read story for children and adults alike. This is a gripping account of a journey across Europe by a destitute family of refugee children in their search for their parents, separated by the Nazis.The vocabulary is rich yet accessible and moves the plot along at a good pace; it is brilliantly read by the Sean Barrett, to the extent that it adds a certain gravitas to the story.

Fantastic, well read story for children and adults

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Wonderful story, listened to it with my ten year old son, who loved it as well.

The Silver Sword

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If there is one book I remember from school all those years ago it is this one, sitting in the school field in the sun having this book read to us, story is still as heartbreaking as always and you feel for what this and many other families went through, we have it easy by comparison! Lovely story and well read, thank you.

Reminder of school days in the 60’s!

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My daughter (9) and I really enjoyed listening to this. Great story, really engaging. Definitely recommended listening.

A classic

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I was absolutely hooked on this from the first second. What a fantastic story, narrated so perfectly. It was brilliant.

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