Hero on a Bicycle
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Hero on a Bicycle
By (Author) Shirley Hughes
Walker Books Ltd
Walker Books Ltd
1st January 2015
3rd September 2015
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
823.914
Winner of Museum of Tolerance: Once Upon a World Childrens Book Award, Older Readers 2014 (United States)
Physical Properties
Paperback
224
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 15mm
204g
Description
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
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 *
A thrilling Second World War novel for children by one of the world's best-loved writers. * The Bookseller Children's Buyer's Guide *
Best-selling illustrator Shirley Hughes writes beautifully in this gripping story set during World War Two [] 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. -- Julia Ecceshare * Love Reading 4 Kids *
Author Bio
Shirley Hughes has illustrated more than 200 childrens 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 childrens literature. In 2007, Dogger was voted the UKs favourite Kate Greenaway Medal-winning book of all time. Shirley lives in West London.
