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THE TRUMPETER OF KRAKOW

by Kelly, Eric P

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1929. 1929 Kelly, Eric P THE TRUMPETER OF KRAKOW NY: The Macmillan Company, 1929 Reprinted August 1929 217pp color frontis, b/w illustrations Angela Pruszynska 8vo minor foxing on tpage, outer edges of textblock, else fine bright hardcover copy.

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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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Columbia Books, Inc. ABAA/ILAB US (US)
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Title
THE TRUMPETER OF KRAKOW
Author
Kelly, Eric P
Book Condition
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Date Published
1929
Keywords
JUVENILE

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