Book description
THE SILVER SWORD by Ian Serraillier is an unforgettable World War II survival 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…
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1 author picked The Silver Sword as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Though for young readers, this story is heartwarming and pure, set against the backdrop of the Holocaust. It is highly recommended for bedtime reading and, certainly, a book I’d go back to again and again. If you missed this book growing up, it is definitely worth trying it out a bit later.
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