# The Silver Sword

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- Authors: [Ian Serraillier](https://www.bookquiver.com/ian-serraillier)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2003-04-03
- Genres: Classic fiction: literary and general, Adventure / action fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories

## Description

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

## Editions

### The Silver Sword

- Publisher: BBC Digital Audio
- Medium: audio
- Length: 1 h 30 min
- ISBN: 978-17-8753-345-5
- Published: 2019-02-07
- Language: en_GB

### The Silver Sword

- Publisher: BBC Physical Audio
- Medium: audio
- Length: 1 h 30 min
- ISBN: 978-17-8753-344-8
- Published: 2019-02-07
- Language: en_GB

### The Silver Sword

- Publisher: Puffin
- ISBN: 978-01-4136-264-9
- Pages: 256
- Published: 2015-07-02
- Language: en_GB

### The Silver Sword

- Publisher: Vintage Children's Classics
- ISBN: 978-00-9957-285-5
- Pages: 256
- Published: 2012-08-02
- Language: en_GB

### The Silver Sword

- Publisher: Vintage Digital
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-14-4813-987-3
- Published: 2012-08-02
- Language: en_GB

### The Silver Sword

- Publisher: Rhcp Digital
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-14-4645-313-1
- Published: 2012-03-31
- Language: en_GB

### The Silver Sword

- Publisher: RH Audiogo
- Medium: audio
- Length: 4 h
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett
- ISBN: 978-14-4647-136-4
- Published: 2011-06-09
- Language: en_GB

### The Silver Sword

- Publisher: Red Fox
- ISBN: 978-00-9943-949-3
- Pages: 208
- Published: 2003-04-03
- Language: en_GB