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The Trumpeter of Krakow Hardback - 1968
by Eric P. Kelly; Janina Domanska (Illustrator); Foreword by Louise Seaman Bechtel
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The Trumpeter of Krakow is a young adult historical novel by Eric P Kelly, first published in 1928 by Macmillan. It won the Newbery Medal for Excellence in 1929. The story takes place in historic Poland in the Middle Ages and centers around a secret family treasure, reported to have mystical powers, and a young boy inspired to protect his family by the story of a the trumpeter of Krakow who warned the city of invasion by the Tartars at the cost of his own life. Although written for young people, many adults find the story captivating, and may find the lengthy historical exposition more interesting than younger students.
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- Title The Trumpeter of Krakow
- Author Eric P. Kelly; Janina Domanska (Illustrator); Foreword by Louise Seaman Bechtel
- Binding Hardback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 208
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York
- Publication date 1968
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780027501407 / 002750140X
- Weight 1.01 lbs (0.46 kg)
- Dimensions 9.6 x 6.4 x 0.64 in (24.38 x 16.26 x 1.63 cm)
- Age range 12 to UP years
- Grade levels 7 - UP
- Reading level 1200
- Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Library of Congress subjects Middle Ages, Poland - History - Casimir IV, 1447-1492
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 66016712
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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