The Silver Sword Summary

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The Silver Sword realistically presents the problems of war as seen through the eyes of a Polish family torn apart by World War II....

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What are the main events that happen in the novel "The Silver Sword"?

Joseph Balicki is arrested by the Nazis. After a year, he escapes adn returns to Warsaw. His old house was destroyed. He finds out that his wife was arrested and that his children have...
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What was the true meaning of The Silver Sword? I understand about the family just explain about...

The "true meaning" or theme of Ian Serraillier's novel is the possibility of peace through human communication that is made tangible through trust, support of one another, and most of all, throught...