The Trumpeter of Krakow

by Eric P. Kelly

Overview

Winner of the 1929 Newbery Medal, given by the Association for Library Service to Children for excellence in American children’s literature, “The Trumpeter of Krakow” is Eric P. Kelly’s work of historical fiction concerning the 15th century fire that destroyed much of Krakow. “The Trumpeter of Krakow” relates the life of Joseph Charnetski, a Polish noble who has fled to Krakow with his family, following the burning of his house by the Cossack-Tatars of Bogdan Grozny. Under orders of Ivan III of Russia, the Cossack-Tatars of Bogdan Grozny are searching for the “Great Tarnov Crystal”, a mysterious object which has been the cause of great conflict for many centuries and has been entrusted to the Charnetski family. What follows is a thrilling tale in which the Charnetski family fights to protect the crystal and restore order to their lives while numerous characters vie to control the crystal. “The Trumpeter of Krakow” has been heralded as one the greatest works of historical fiction for young readers ever since its first publication in 1928.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420982237
Publisher:	Digireads.com Publishing
Publication date:	05/08/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Eric P. Kelly, a student of Slavic culture for most of his life, wrote The Trumpeter of Krakow while teaching and studying at the University of Krakow. During five years spent in Poland he traveled with an American relief unit among the Poles who were driven out of the Ukraine in 1920, directed a supply train at the time of the war with the Soviets, and studied and visited many places in the country he came to love so well. A newspaperman in his native Massachusetts in younger days, Mr. Kelly later wrote many magazine articles and several books for young people. He died in 1960.