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The Trumpeter of Krakow
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The Trumpeter of Krakow Prebound - 1981

by Eric P. Kelly; Janina Domanska (Illustrator); Foreword by Louise Seaman Bechtel

"The 1929 Newbery Medal winner is completely redesigned, with magnificent illustrations. . . . A dramatic tale of 15th century Poland, it tells the story of a courageous young patriot and a mysterious jewel of great value. The beautifully written book, filled with adventure and excitement, gives young readers a vivid picture of Krakow in the early Renaissance".--The Horn Book. 20 illustrations.


About this book

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.

From the publisher

For well over thirty years, Eric P. Kelly's Newbery Award winner has brought the color and romance of ancient times to young readers. Today, The Trumpeter of Krakow is an absorbing and dramatic as when it was first published in 1928.

First line

It was in late July of the year 1461 that the sun rose one morning red and fiery as if ushering in midsummer's hottest day.

First Edition Identification

First editions, published by MacMillan in 1929, in blue cloth with black embossing, are very scarce.-

Details

  • Title The Trumpeter of Krakow
  • Author Eric P. Kelly; Janina Domanska (Illustrator); Foreword by Louise Seaman Bechtel
  • Binding Prebound
  • Pages 208
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Perfection Learning
  • Date September 1981
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780812428308 / 0812428307
  • Weight 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.6 x 5 x 0.8 in (19.30 x 12.70 x 2.03 cm)
  • Ages 10 to 13 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 8
  • Reading level 1200
  • Library of Congress subjects Middle Ages, Middle Ages - Fiction
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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