Book description
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.
Ian Serraillier (September 24, 1912 - November 28, 1994), was a
British novelist and poet. Serraillier was best known for his children's
books, especially the
Silver Sword (Novel)
(1956), a wartime adventure story which was adapted for television by
the BBC in 1957 and again in 1971.
