I have read this book many, many times to my students and it was nice to hear someone else read it. I have no criticism and looked forward to reading it at night. Read books for free from anywhere and from any device. Written by ian serraillier, audiobook narrated by sarah mcdonald hughes, hester cox, stephen hoyle, full cast. The silver sword unabridged audiobook, by ian serraillier. 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. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free.
Serraillier was best known for his childrens books, especially the silver sword novel 1956, a wartime adventure. 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. The silver sword audiobook by ian serraillier rakuten kobo. The father, joseph balicki, is a headmaster at a primary school on the outskirts of warsaw. The characters could still be representatives of children in more recent and current wars. I bought my first book of the silver sword many years ago and with many readings it has grown rather tatty, so decided to buy a replacement. Although the silver sword was only a paper knife, it became the symbol of hope and courage which. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ruth, edek, jan and bronia are all based on real children, and even the silver sword paper knife was real. A bbc radio fullcast dramatisation audiobook by ian serraillier. Hello, story books fans, im liron ogai, from binkys chiller.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The silver sword by ian serraillier penguin books new zealand. 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. Download audiobooks by ian serraillier to your device.
The silver sword audiobook by ian serraillier 97814464764. It had also been published in the us under the title. Books by ian serraillier author of escape from warsaw. It is a very moving account of a family separated by war and how they find inner strength to survive their. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. The silver sword by ian serraillier is an unforgettable world war ii survival story. Click to read more about the silver sword by ian serraillier. Ian serrailliers most popular book is escape from warsaw. Today i uploaded my narration of the 1st chapter of the silver sword, a novel. What is the theme of the book the silver sword by ian. The silver sword is actually a letter opener, but that matters little to jan, or even to the plot of the.
Nov 20, 2017 hello, story books fans, im liron ogai, from binkys chiller. The silver sword also known as escape from warsaw takes place in warsaw during world war ii. 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. This book is featured in our refugees and displaced people page, a collection of the best books to understand the courage and plight of. Serraillier was best known for his childrens books, especially the silver sword novel 1956, a wartime adventure story which was adapted for television. Get an answer for what is the theme of the book the silver sword by ian serraillier. The silver sword by ian serraillier penguin books new. Buy a discounted paperback of the silver sword online from australias leading online bookstore. Joseph finds it in the rubble of his home and gives it to jan on the condition that the boy promises to tell the balicki children if he sees. The silver sword by ian serraillier opens with a description of the polish family at the heart of the story. The silver sword by ian serraillier 9780099572855 booktopia.
Today i uploaded my narration of the 1st chapter of the silver sword, a novel written by ian serraillier, an english. Three polish children try to escape from their warravaged home during world war ii. The silver sword by ian serraillier overdrive rakuten. The silver sword by ian serraillier penguin books australia. Listen to books in audio format instead of reading.
Thank you, sean, for bringing this book to life through your reading. A bbc radio fullcast dramatisation of ian serrailliers classic wartime story. Serraillier was best known for his childrens books, especially the silver sword novel 1956, a wartime adventure story which was adapted for television by the bbc in 1957 and again in 1971. Jan, who treasures a paperknife a silver sword which was entrusted to him by an escaped prisoner of war. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook. The silver sword chapters 16 summary and analysis gradesaver. Ian serraillier 24 september 1912 28 november 1994 was a british novelist and poet. Buy a cheap copy of the silver sword book by ian serraillier. It had also been published in the us under the title escape from warsaw. Ian serraillier wrote many childrens books but the silver sword. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Ian serraillier, sean barrett, random house audiobooks. Alone and fending for themselves in a poland devastated by world war two, j. 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. The silver sword is a little letter opener, but becomes a talisman, a link to which the three children are reunited with their parents. Jun 09, 2011 listen to silver sword audiobook by ian serraillier. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The three children realise that the escapee was their father, the silver sword a message that he is alive and searching for them. The silver sword by ian serraillier book trailer youtube. Ian serraillier has 38 books on goodreads with 14792 ratings. Escape from warsaw by ian serraillier, originally titled the silver sword, is the adventure story of a family which was separated during the war. Listen to the silver sword by ian serraillier available from rakuten kobo. He was educated and then became a english teacher for 25 years. Written by ian serraillier, narrated by sean barrett.
When reading this book one can expect to go on a rollercoster of. Jun 05, 2014 gemma muina made this trailer of the book we have read this term in our english book club. After all these years, this is still an absorbing story. If you meet ruth or edek or bronia, you must tell them im going to switzerland to find their mother. The silver sword cover to cover audio books serraillier, ian on. He also retold legends from rome, greece and england, and was best known for his childrens books, especially the.
Serraillier was best known for his childrens books, especially the silver sword novel 1956, a. Ecoutez ce livre audio gratuitement avec loffre dessai. Alone and fending for themselves in a poland devastated by world war two. With their parents taken away by nazis, ruth, edek and bronia are forced to fend for themselves in the dangerous, warravaged. The silver sword by ian serraillier overdrive rakuten overdrive. Use search by author, title or series to find more. Each time i read the silver sword i wonder if it will still effect me in the same way and sure enough, i get tears in my eyes when i reach the end. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. However he his best known for his children books especially the silver sword. The silver sword audiobook free the silver sword audiobook download written by. The silver sword of the books title appears in these early chapters. Ian serraillier ian serraillier biography poem hunter.
When the germans march into poland in 1941, the balickis happy family life is shattered. For essentially what can only be described as childrens book, i thought the silver sword was an enjoyable read. The silver sword book by ian serraillier thriftbooks. Their father protests nazi germanys tyranny and is taken to a. Buy the silver sword new ed by serraillier, ian, serraillier, jane isbn. Joseph finds it in the rubble of his home and gives it to jan on the condition that the boy promises to tell the balicki children if he sees them where joseph went. 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. Their father protests nazi germanys tyranny and is taken to a prison camp which he later escapes from. 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. Listen to silver sword audiobook by ian serraillier.
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