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An unforgettable story of life during and after the Second World War, based on true accounts. For readers of The Book Thief, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Diary of Anne Frank.

This is a story of many different things.

Of a terrible war and an occupied land

Of the Balicki children who are determined to survive

Of a dangerous journey from war-torn Poland to Switzerland

Of a paper knife that gives them the courage to carry on when nearly all hope is lost.

'I urge you to read this book as it will stay in your memory forever' Guardian

'A true modern classic' Booktrust
ISBN-13

9780099439493

ISBN-10

0099439492

Weight

0.33 Pounds

Dimensions

5.08 x 0.51 x 7.80 In

List Price

$9.90

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Pages

208 pages

Publisher

RANDOM HOUSE UK

Published On

2003-04-03


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