Hero on a Bicycle
Author(s): Shirley Hughes
It is a gripping and moving first novel by one of the world's best-loved writers for children.
In extraordinary circumstances, people are capable of extraordinary things ...it is 1944 and Florence 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?
It offers linked website with historical details about the Second World War in Italy, including period photographs, videos and music, as well as interviews with the author, extra illustrations and much more. It is a wonderful first novel from the internationally revered Shirley Hughes; a modern classic in the making.
PUBLICATION FEBRUARY 2013
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"A thrilling and moving tale, set in a wonderfully tendered background of war-torn Italy. Danger abounds, but so do love and courage. I enjoyed it enormously." (Philip Pullman)
"It is a very exciting wartime story, and I am sure it will be a great success." (Judith Kerr)
Shirley Hughes has illustrated more than 200 children's books and is one of the best-loved writers for children. She has won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and has been awarded the OBE for her distinguished service to children's literature. In 2007, Dogger was voted the UK's favourite Kate Greenaway Medal-winning book of all time. Shirley lives in London.
General Fields
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- : Walker Books Ltd
- : Walker Books Ltd
- : 01 August 2012
- : 198mm X 129mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Shirley Hughes
- : Paperback
- : 213
- : 224