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The Silver Sword
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett
- Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins
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Summary
The classic tale of a journey through war-torn Europe.
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. As they travel through Europe towards Switzerland, where they believe they will be reunited with their parents, they encounter many hardships and dangers. This extraordinarily moving account of an epic journey gives a remarkable insight into the reality of a Europe laid waste by war.
From 11 February to 30 October 2011, The Silver Sword will feature as one of five books in the Imperial War Museum exhibition Once Upon A Wartime: Classic War Stories for Children.
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- M Noble
- 26-05-15
favourite audio book ever
brilliant story brilliant narrator loved the silver sword. highly recommend to anyone. all ages
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- Stewie
- 28-02-16
A must have!
There are occasional moments in your childhood which stay with you throughout your whole life; Listening to the 'silver sword' is one of them. This iconic story set during the occupation of Poland follows a group of children from their incarceration to their escape, and on to their reunion with family during the most terrible years of the Eastern Front in WW2. Bitter winters and a tremendous performance will captivate the listener and compel them to listen through.
Whether you're a child learning of the holocaust and forced labour, or an adult with an interest, this heart wrenching tale will not disappoint.
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- Heather S
- 14-02-16
The Silver sword
I have always loved this book, it's a great story and I like all the characters.
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- MR
- 19-12-15
Fantastic, well read story for children and adults
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Fantastic, well read story for children and adults alike. This is a gripping account of a journey across Europe by a destitute family of refugee children in their search for their parents, separated by the Nazis.The vocabulary is rich yet accessible and moves the plot along at a good pace; it is brilliantly read by the Sean Barrett, to the extent that it adds a certain gravitas to the story.
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- Tipper
- 27-04-16
best story, very sad
I love this book, was read to me as a child. very moving. has a wonderful ending.
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- anon
- 14-03-24
very good!
it is a great book all round and a true story except for the names of the kids and villagers towns cities highly reccomend
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- Liz S.
- 26-02-24
Beautiful narration of a classic story
Sean Barrett reads with gentleness and a calm pace. I read The Silver Sword many years ago and it was wonderful to listen to it this time.
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- Rosemary
- 12-02-24
The Silver Sword though a children's story would appeal to all ages.
The different places where the children went were described in such detail as so "see" the places clearly. The characters were individually built up very positively.
I had read this book several years ago and re-reading it again now, I am still in awe of the Polish family who had suffered such hardships.
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- Adam Miller
- 16-02-23
Wonderful touching book
I loved this book, I have listened to it four times and have not tired of it. The narration is perfect. All ages would love this book.
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- PW67
- 13-02-23
One of my favourites
Simply beautiful. This is my third time reading the Silver Sword and I possibly love it more each time. It is exquisitely poignant and bursting with hope with such endearing and engaging characters. Please do listen!
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