The Silver Sword

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 <i>Silver Sword (Novel)</i> (1956) a wartime adventure story which was adapted for television by the BBC in 1957 and again in 1971. Storytelling about courage at its best One of the most exciting books I've read for a long while This book is touched with greatness One of the most remarkable children's books since 1945 A mind-blowing and emotional read <p><b>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.</b><br><br>This is a story of many different things.<br><br>Of a terrible war and an occupied land<br><br>Of the Balicki children who are determined to survive<br><br>Of a dangerous journey from war-torn Poland to Switzerland<br><br>Of a paper knife that gives them the courage to carry on when nearly all hope is lost.<br><br><b>'I urge you to read this book as it will stay in your memory forever' <i>Guardian</i></b><br><b><br>'A true modern classic' <i>Booktrust</i></b></p> <p><b>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.</b><br><br>This is a story of many different things.<br><br>Of a terrible war and an occupied land<br><br>Of the Balicki children who are determined to survive<br><br>Of a dangerous journey from war-torn Poland to Switzerland<br><br>Of a paper knife that gives them the courage to carry on when nearly all hope is lost.<br><br><b>'I urge you to read this book as it will stay in your memory forever' <i>Guardian</i></b><br><b><br>'A true modern classic' <i>Booktrust</i></b></p>