The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier

[Janet]

The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier

 

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[Chrissy]

I remember this book! I loved this many years ago. I must dig it out for a re read.

[chesilbeach]

I got given a lovely 50th anniversary hardback edition of this for Christmas a few years ago. I agree with you, Janet, that it does feel a little bit dated, and I suspect it actually appeals more to the older reader now rather than the original 10-14 year old, but also like you, I would heartily recommend it to everyone here (knowing what discerning readers we all are )

[pickle]

The minute I read the name it rang a bell might have to dig it out I might have read it in school. Did he write anything else?

[chesilbeach]

He wrote quite a lot according to fantasticfiction, although I have to admit, I've never heard of him other than associated with this book, but most of his work seems to be a bit before my time.

 

http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/s/ian-serraillier/

[iguana]

I have it for my English reading and I find it quite good. I think my favorite character is Jan because he likes pets, and second is Bistro the monkey because I think he is funny - having a passion for cigarettes.