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Hero on a Bicycle

Penned By Shirley Hughes
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Hero on a Bicycle

Penned By Shirley Hughes
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In her first novel, beloved author Shirley Hughes presents a World War II adventure proving that in extraordinary circumstances, people are capable of extraordinary things.Italy, 1944: Florence is occupied by Nazi forces. The Italian resistance movement has not given up hope, though — and neither have thirteen-year- old Paolo and his sister, Costanza. As their mother is pressured into harboring escaping POWs, Paolo and Costanza each find a part to play in opposing the German forces. Both are desperate to fight the occupation, but what can two siblings — with only a bicycle to help them — do against a whole army? Middle-grade fans of history and adventure will be riveted by the action and the vividly evoked tension of World War II.

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Length N/A Pages
Language Eng
Imprint Candlewick Press
Released April 19, 2012
Identifier (ISBN) 15798671
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Shirley Hughes is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Shirley Hughes enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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