The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier

The Silver Sword

Ian Serraillier

159 pages • first pub 1956 (editions) user-added

fiction childrens classics historical adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

Description

Jan opened his wooden box and took out the silver sword. This will bring me luck, he said to Mr Balicki. And it will bring you luck because you gave it to me.The silver sword is only a paper knife but it gives Jan and his friends hope. Hungry, col...

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Community Reviews Summary of 317 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
emotional 63%
sad 59%
inspiring 45%
hopeful 40%
tense 40%
challenging 31%
reflective 22%
dark 18%
informative 18%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 33%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 31% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 73% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.84

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