num_pages: 219
description: Set in 15th century Poland, The Trumpeter of Krakow is the story of a young boy’s admiration for the bravery of a long-dead youth and how this encourages him to remain loyal to his country, in the face of great danger.Forced to abandon their farm to the invading Tartars, Joseph Charnetski and his parents flee to Krakow with the only thing that they managed to salvage—a priceless family heirloom called the Great Tarnov Crystal. Reputed to have strange magical powers that will guarantee victory to anyone who possesses it, the Crystal must be delivered to the king before it falls into the wrong hands. Only the inspiring example of the young trumpeter to Krakow, who met his death when he alerted the city to an invasion by the Tartars, gives Joseph the courage he needs to complete his mission.
language: English
title: The Trumpeter of Krakow
titlecomplete: The Trumpeter of Krakow
genres: Fiction, Historical, Adventure, School, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Classics, Childrens, Poland, Historical Fiction
ratings_count: 7448
places: Krakow, Poland
awards: awardedAt: -1293811200000
name: Newbery Medal
publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers