The Trumpeter of Krakow
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| Author | Eric P. Kelly |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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The Trumpeter of Krakow is a book by Eric P. Kelly that won the Newbery Medal for excellence in American children's literature in 1929.
[edit] Plot summary
In fifteenth century Poland, The Great Tarnov Crystal is a mysterious and powerful gem. Joseph Charnetski and his family are bound by an ancient ancestral oath to keep the crystal safe. But unfournately for them, many evil, greedy, and superstitious people would like to have the crystal for their own purposes. The Charnetski's bring it to Krakow to give it to the king to safeguard it. Sadly, the king is away, and they must wait for his return. Joseph's father takes on the job of Trumpeter of Krakow, whose only job is to sound the hour and to watch for danger. He does this from top of the church tower. He also teaches Joseph the song, and it is in the tower that Joseph proves his courage and not only saves the crystal, but the lives of the city of Krakow and his family.
| Preceded by Gay Neck, the Story of a Pigeon |
Newbery Medal recipient 1929 |
Succeeded by Hitty, Her First Hundred Years |
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