"The Trumpeter of Krakow: A Tale of the Fifteenth Century" by Eric P. Kelly is a historical story that begins in 1241, telling about a young trumpeter who is committed to safeguarding Krakow from invading Tartars. The story looks at being brave, loyal, and giving up your own life for others, as the main character represents hope for his people when things are bad. At the beginning, there’s a feeling that something bad will happen as people hear that Tartars are coming and begin fleeing toward Krakow, amid the chaos. The reader will focus on the young trumpeter bound by an oath, remains to sound a trumpet hymn, even with danger on the horizon. The trumpeter feels both hope and a sense of doom, which results in a sad but honorable for the good of others. This sacrifice then sets up the problems which will personally effect the main character and all of the people around him. The story also introduces the Charnetski family, who come to the city in distress. The reader will engage with a heartfelt tale full of historical conflict mixed with doing what is honorable and your duty.
The trumpeter of Krakow : $b A tale of the fifteenth century
By Eric P. (Eric Philbrook) Kelly
In a time of invasion, a young musician promises to protect his city, even if it means giving up everything.
Summary
About the AuthorEric Philbrook Kelly was an American journalist, academic and author of children's books. He was a professor of English at Dartmouth College and briefly a lecturer at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. He won the 1929 Newbery Medal recognizing his first published book, The Trumpeter of Krakow, as the preceding year's most distinguished contribution to American children's literature.
Eric Philbrook Kelly was an American journalist, academic and author of children's books. He was a professor of English at Dartmouth College and briefly a lecturer at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. He won the 1929 Newbery Medal recognizing his first published book, The Trumpeter of Krakow, as the preceding year's most distinguished contribution to American children's literature.
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