Hero on a Bicycle

Hero on a Bicycle

by ShirleyHughes (Author)

Synopsis

A gripping and moving 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...

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Publisher: Walker Books
Published: 01 Nov 2012

ISBN 10: 1406336114
ISBN 13: 9781406336115
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
The mounting suspense will keep readers turning pages. An absorbing survival adventure and a solid fiction debut. * Booklist *
a beautifully moving story * Irish Independent *
A thrilling adventure. * The Good Book's Guide *
Action packed. . . an excellent addition to our World War 2 novels. * Reading Chick *
Author Bio
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 West London.