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The silver sword

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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 life in war-torn Europe.

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Jonathan Cape Ltd
0224070770 / 9780224070775
Hardback
823.914
07/09/2006
United Kingdom
English
193 p. : ill.
21 cm
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Quiz No: 201749, Points 6.00, Book Level 5.50,
Middle Years - Key Stage 2 Learn More
Reprint. Originally published: 1956.
A 50th anniversary edition of this wonderful children's classic.
A 50th anniversary edition of this wonderful children's classic. YFB General fiction (Children's / Teenage)