Best-selling illustrator Shirley Hughes writes beautifully in this gripping story set during World War Two. Living in Italy during the occupation by the Germans, Paolo and his sister Constanza long to do something for the fight to keep Italy free. They are only children and their only asset is one ancient bicycle but their spirits are indomitable!
Shirley Hughes captures the thrill of this very important adventure. This beautifully jacketed edition has a 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.
This is a wonderful first novel from the internationally revered writer Shirley Hughes; a modern classic in the making.
This 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?
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This 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 LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Hero on a Bicycle and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Hero on a Bicycle features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Historical Fiction, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Hero on a Bicycle was written by Shirley Hughes and published by Walker Books Ltd
Hero on a Bicycle has 221 pages
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