Silver Sword WL

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The night the Nazis come to take their mother away, three children escape in a terrifying scramble across the rooftops. Alone in the chaos of Warsaw, they have to learn to survive on their own.

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ISBN: 9780099439493 Author: Serraillier, Ian Publisher: RED FOX BOOKS Publication Date: 3rd April 2003 Imprint: Red Fox Cover: Paperback Dewey: 823.914 (edition:21) Pages: 192 Language: English Readership: Children - juvenile / Code: J Category: Subjects: ,

An unforgettable story of life during and after the Second World War, based on true accounts. For readers of The Book Thief, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Diary of Anne Frank.

This is a story of many different things.

Of a terrible war and an occupied land

Of the Balicki children who are determined to survive

Of a dangerous journey from war-torn Poland to Switzerland

Of a paper knife that gives them the courage to carry on when nearly all hope is lost.

‘I urge you to read this book as it will stay in your memory forever’ Guardian

‘A true modern classic’ Booktrust

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