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Summary: A book for the ages
Review: I mistakenly checked this book out of the library when I was in 4th grade (1964), thinking it was going to be about knights ("The Silver Sword"). Imagine my surprise when, upon reading the first page, I discovered it was about a young boy (my age) separated from his family during WWII. Yet, even that first page sucked me in. I was not an avid, or even a good reader at that age, but I couldn't put it down, and finished the book in two days. I proceeded to check it out at least once a year until I could no longer find it in libraries. It was probably the single biggest reason I learned to love reading. My son is now in 4th grade, and I logged on to see if I could find it, and will make sure it becomes a part of his life as well.
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Summary: I love this book !
Review: I read The Silver Sword as a child and then went back to it as an adult. It is a great story for children...adventure packed and historical. Read it I urge you !
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Summary: A great, exciting story for young people
Review: I read this book as a young boy, and was enthralled by the story of a boy his two sisters and their "street-urchin" friend, as they travel war-torn Poland in search of their father
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Summary: A story of a family's love, and survival in War-torn Poland
Review: I read this book several years ago, but still enjoy favorite reading it. Most books I never read twice, yet this book has transformed me into wanting to read it over and over again. It is a fascinating story of four young children, who over four years travel across Europe in search of their father. Their father, trapped in a prison, has finally escaped, yet to a Warsaw now reduced to little more than rubble. His home was bombed, and his children are missing. He meets Jan, a street urchin and orphan, who helps him "jump" a train. Ruth, Edek, and their younger sister, the three children, now live across Warsaw waiting for their Father's return. When Edek, the only one with a 'job' (smuggling food) is sent to a labor camp, Ruth and her younger sister suffer. Finding the street urchin, Jan, is the only reason they were able to survive. He helps them leave their home, the small cellar of a bombed building in search of their father. After finding Edek in his camp, and convincing the guards to let him go, they resume their dangerous journey. They find a kind farmer and his family, who lets them live on their farm. When a patrolman comes to the farm, the farmer sends the children in canoes down a river. Several Nazis, and trucks deporting 'border-jumpers' almost catch the canoeing children, and Jan's dog Ludwig. They reach Switzerland, where they planned on meeting their parents. A new life and beginning await the three siblings, and Jan, the adopted son. This was a beautiful story of love and devotion of a small, poor Polish family living during WWII. I definately recommend this book for those who want a wonderful story to read with their families.
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Summary: An excellent story of children who use their wits to survive
Review: In 1963 my 6th grade teacher read a chapter from this book to our class every day. We were completely engrossed in the story of these children and the sad adventure that they were forced to take in a world gone mad. Their childhood was lost at an early age but they managed to use their good sense and family loyalty to survive. I have recommended this book to other children who have also come to love it. I am happy to see it become available again after being out of print so long.
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Summary: Real Fascination for the Heart and Mind
Review: It is a story of a Polish family being separated, and then being reunited. It shows a lot of emotions & adventure, in style.
It had been one of my school day books, which I treasure even now. There is a Paperback Edition of the same book called the 'Escape from Warsaw'. Kids will love this book. The authors have transformed their experiences during the war into this book.
It gives a greater picture of Wartime scenarios.
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Summary: Real Fascination for the Mind and Heart
Review: It is a story of a Polish family being separated, and then being reunited. It shows a lot of emotions & adventure, in style.
It had been one of my school day books, which I treasure even now. There is a Paperback Edition of the same book called the 'Escape from Warsaw'. Kids will love this book. The authors have transformed their experiences during the war into this book.
It gives a greater picture of Wartime scenarios.
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Summary: The best book ever read
Review: It is an excellent book.I have Just finished reading this book at school and am going to buy it and read it again.I would reccomend this book to any person that would like to read anything then trust me, you will not want to put it down It is an absolutely brilliant book so go out and read it!!
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Summary: Book review of the year
Review: My favourite part of the story is when the monkey starts to smoke. The part i did't like was when they all got togethere and they had colourful bedrooms. My favourite character was Jan because he steals all the things in a funny way thats why i like Jan. The character that i didn't like was Edek Bronia and Ruth. The story is about 3 children and one is a lost kid when they go to find their parants when the war was going on.
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Summary: The Silver Sword
Review: The Author is Ian Serraillier an it's published by Puffin.
The story is about a family that is seperated during the war and Joseph goes looking for his wife in Switzerland and a few years later the children go looking for there parents they are Ruth,Edek,Bronia and they find a kind helping follower that has got no parents and that is Jan.Jan is my favourite character cause he is daring.Ruth is my least favourite character cause all she does is just and worry.My favourite bit is when Jan gives Bistro the chimp a cigar.The least favourite bit is when the boat crash's.I would reccomend it to all ages from 5 to 13 year olds.
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