256 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141362649
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: 02 July 2015
Description
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. And afterwards ...
Community Reviews Summary of 316 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
sad 61%
inspiring 47%
tense 42%
hopeful 38%
challenging 33%
dark 19%
informative 19%
reflective 19%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 26% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Genocide, AntisemitismModerate
Death
256 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141362649
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: 02 July 2015
Description
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. And afterwards ...
Community Reviews Summary of 316 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
sad 61%
inspiring 47%
tense 42%
hopeful 38%
challenging 33%
dark 19%
informative 19%
reflective 19%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 26% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Genocide, AntisemitismModerate
Death