43 pages • 1 hour read
Ian SerraillierThe Silver Sword
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1956A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier is praised for its gripping narrative and historical relevance, depicting the resilience of children during World War II. Reviewers appreciate its emotional depth and strong moral themes but note its simplistic writing style. Some feel it lacks the complexity expected in modern historical fiction. Overall, it remains a touching, powerful story suitable for young readers.
Who Should Read The Silver Sword?
Readers who would enjoy The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier are typically young adults and middle-grade readers interested in historical fiction. Comparable to readers of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, they appreciate stories of resilience and hope set against the backdrop of World War II.
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Reading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
800L