100% NZ-owned | 80,000+ Books In NZ 📚

Order Today and You Could Win a Year of Free Books! 📚✨

The Silver Sword

By Ian Serraillier
Series: A Puffin Book
0.0 (0 reviews)
4.02 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 9,230 ratings, 747 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier is a moving tale set during World War II about a group of children who embark on a perilous journey across war-ravaged Europe in search of their parents. Driven by the hope of reuniting with their family, the story highlights themes of resilience, bravery, and the enduring power of friendship amidst adversity. Through their adventures, the children encounter both kind strangers and obstacles, showcasing humanity's capacity for compassion and fortitude.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of The Silver Sword. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by tales of resilience and courage. Set against the backdrop of World War II, it follows the journey of siblings as they navigate the hardships of war-torn Europe, driven by the hope of reuniting with their parents. Ideal for those who appreciate historical narratives filled with adventure and emotional depth.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

The Silver Sword

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.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

An unforgettable war-time adventure story.

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.

Series: A Puffin Book

View all

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier is highly regarded for its gripping narrative about a family's journey through war-ravaged Europe. The book is praised for its emotional depth, the resilience of its young protagonists, and its ability to convey history through an engaging story. Reviewers appreciate its capacity to both educate and entertain, making it a treasured classic in children's literature.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141362649

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 183g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ian Serraillier Penguin Books Series: A Puffin Book

About the Author

Ian Serraillier (1912-1994), was a British novelist and poet. Born in London, he was educated at Brighton College, and took his degree at St Edmund Hall, Oxford. He was best known for his children's books, especially The Silver Sword published in 1956. As well as children's novels and poetry, Serrailler produced his own retellings of classic tales, in prose and verse, including Beowulf, Chaucer and the Greek myths. Together with his wife Anne he founded the New Windmill Series in 1948, published by Heinemann Educational Books, which set out to provide inexpensive editions of good stories.

Also by Ian Serraillier

View all

More from Children's Books

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.