The silver sword was a specialized instance of a general trend toward the interpretation for children of a postwar world of social. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Lastly, due to the fact that he grew up in the enviroment of war, he hates and does not trust any soldiers. It is a very moving account of a family separated by war and how they find inner strength to survive their wartime lot, always holding on to the hope that someday they may find all or some of their family. Review of the book the silver sword by ian serraillier. He also retold legends from rome, greece and england, and was best known for his childrens books, especially the silver sword 1956, a wartime adventure story that was. Schools earn scholastic rewards when parents or staff order from us. The silver sword, a little paperknife, is a symbol of hope to four children as they make their way across the wastes of postwar europe from warsaw to switzerland in search of their parents.
Walter hodges historical fiction ages 12 and up random house uk, 1956, 0224070770 for bronia, edek, and ruth balicki their life began to fall apart when their father was arrested in 1940 and sent to a prisoner of war camp. The silver sword by ian serraillier is an unforgettable world war ii survival story. Bbc radio 4 extra the silver sword ian serraillier. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. The classic tale of a journey through wartorn europe. Ian serraillier 24 september 1912 28 november 1994 was a british novelist and poet, best known for his childrens books, especially the silver sword 1956. Yes it was used by my soon for english literature at school and he had a delightful time reading the. He also retold legends from rome, greece and england, and was best known for his childrens books. The silver sword by ian serraillier, 97801462649, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Listen to the silver sword by ian serraillier available from rakuten kobo. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq.
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 had to fend for themselves. Listen to silver sword audiobook by ian serraillier. The silver sword book by ian serraillier thriftbooks. Ian serrailliers most popular book is escape from warsaw. Books by ian serraillier author of escape from warsaw. When the germans invade poland in 1939, the balicki family are suddenly torn apart by war. Fantastic offers on quality books, collections, audio cds and more exclusive to book people. If you work at a school you can use rewards to buy books and resources for your classroom or library. The visitor by ian serraillier full audiobook dramatisation. The silver sword is a little letter opener, but becomes a talisman, a link to which the three children are reunited with their parents. It is a very moving account of a family separated by war and how they find inner strength to survive their wartime lot, always holding on to the hope that. The silver sword, by ian serraillier by monique carrigan on prezi. They meet a ragged orphan boy, jan, who treasures a paperknife a silver sword which was entrusted to him by an escaped prisoner of war.
A bbc radio fullcast dramatisation of ian serraillier s classic wartime story. The silver sword unabridged audiobook, by ian serraillier. One of the books used for this exhibit is the classic story the silver sword by ian serraillier. The silver sword by ian serraillier read by mrs basley and family. The silver sword by ian serraillier penguin books new zealand. I also like when edek used a rifle to shoot a soldier, those were my favourite parts int he silver sword. When their father, the head teacher of a polish primary school, turned a portrait of hitler to face the wall, the nazis found. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The silver sword by ian serraillier opens with a description of the polish family at the heart of the story. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the silver sword. The silver sword by ian serraillier book trailer youtube. Get an answer for what is the theme of the book the silver sword by ian serraillier. Camila challapa grisley lucas maryori mamani grade. 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.
The silver sword audiobook by ian serraillier 97814464764. The three children realise that the escapee was their father, the silver sword a message that he is alive and searching for them. He gave me the sword and its our guide and life line. An overview and plot summary of the silver sword by ian serraillier. It had also been published in the us under the title escape from warsaw.
Serraillier was best known for his childrens books, especially the silver sword novel 1956, a wartime adventure story which was adapted for television. Jun 05, 2014 gemma muina made this trailer of the book we have read this term in our english book club. He also retold legends from rome, greece and england, and was best known for his childrens books, especially the silver sword 1956, a wartime adventure story that was adapted for television by the bbc in 1957 and again in 1971. Joseph and margrit have agreed that if this happens. The silver sword by ian serraillier overdrive rakuten overdrive. The main focus on the character of jan and the nov. Written by ian serraillier, narrated by sean barrett. Ian serraillier audio books, best sellers, author bio. When the germans march into poland in 1941, the balickis happy family life is shattered.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The silver sword setting ian serraillier this study guide consists of approximately 9 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the silver sword. The silver sword ian serraillier introduction the story the silver sword takes place during and immediately after the second world war. Firstly, i like when joseph escaped from the prison camp, when he knocked out a soldier and stole the soldiers clothings.
The silver sword is a novel by ian serraillier, a childrens classic, first published in the uk in 1956 by jonathan cape and then by puffin books in 1960. What is the theme of the book the silver sword by ian. After graduating from st edmund hall in 1935, ian spent twentyfive years as an english teacher a career which enabled and informed his writing. As they travel through europe towards switzerland, where they believe they will be. The silver sword by ian serraillier book trailer duration.
Jun 09, 2011 listen to silver sword audiobook by ian serraillier. Written by ian serraillier, audiobook narrated by sarah mcdonald hughes, hester cox, stephen hoyle, full cast. The silver sword, by ian serraillier the story the silver sword is the story of four polish siblings and their experience of the war and its aftermath. The silver sword also known as escape from warsaw takes place in warsaw during world war ii. Ruth, edek, jan and bronia are all based on real children, and even the silver sword paper knife was real. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. When the nazis take their parents away, three children must learn to survive in wartorn warsaw by themselves. The silver sword by ian serraillier penguin books australia. Ian serraillier, sean barrett, random house audiobooks. The silver sword by ian serrailler recommendation youtube. With their parents taken away by nazis, ruth, edek and bronia are forced. Other articles where the silver sword is discussed. The balicki family joseph, his wife margrit and their three children ruth, edek and bronia, who live in warsaw, are separated by war.
The father, joseph balicki, is a headmaster at a primary school on the outskirts of warsaw. The silver sword by ian serraillier overdrive rakuten. Ian serraillier 24 september 1912 28 november 1994 was a british novelist and poet. The silver sword by ian serrallier teaching resources. Oct 30, 20 this website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. The silver sword audiobook free the silver sword audiobook download written by. Alone and fending for themselves in a poland devastated by world. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook. Ian serraillier has 55 books on goodreads with 14571 ratings. Chapter 1 summary the silver sword by ian serraillier opens with a description of the polish family at the heart of the story.
Three polish children try to escape from their warravaged home during world war ii. Ian serraillier wrote many childrens books but the silver sword is his most famous and most beloved, and it has never been out of print. I liked other parts as well, but theses were the main ones. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office. However he his best known for his children books especially the silver sword. War horse by michael morpurgo, carries war by nina bawden, the machine gunners by robert westall, the silver sword by ian serraillier, and little soldier by bernard ashley.