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HERO ON A BICYCLE
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| By: |
Shirley Hughes |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£6.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1406340901 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781406340907 |
| Publisher: |
WALKER BOOKS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
19 April, 2012 |
| Description: |
It's Florence, Italy, 1944 and the city is under heavy Nazi occupation. For fourteen-year-old Paolo, the war is a long and boring wait. Too young to fight for what he believes in and desperate for adventure, he sets out each night on secret bike rides. But one night Paolo receives a message that propels his family into a terrifying situation. |
| Synopsis: |
A gripping and moving first novel by one of the world's best-loved writers for children.From much-loved author Shirley Hughes comes a thrilling World War II novel for children aged 10 and up. It is 1944 and Florence, Italy, is occupied by Nazi German forces. The Italian resistance movement has not given up hope, though - and neither have Paolo and his sister, Constanza. Both are desperate to fight the occupation, but what can two siblings do against a whole army with only a bicycle to help them? In extraordinary circumstances, people are capable of extraordinary things... |
| Reader Age: |
From 10 to 14 years |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Walker Books Ltd |
| Prizes: |
Short-listed for Blue Peter Book Award: Best Story 2013 |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |