Hero on a Bicycle
A gripping and moving World War II adventure about courage, family, friendship and resistance, set in occupied Florence.
It is 1944 and Florence, Italy, is occupied by Nazi German forces. The Italian resistance movement has not given up hope, and neither have siblings Paolo and Constanza. Both are desperate to do something to help fight the occupation, but what can two young people do against a whole army — with only a bicycle to help them?
As Paolo and Constanza become caught up in the Italian resistance, they find themselves facing extraordinary circumstances that demand courage, determination and resilience.
From much-loved children's author Shirley Hughes, Hero on a Bicycle is a thrilling historical novel that introduces young readers to wartime Italy through an exciting story of family, bravery and resistance.
The book explores:
- World War II and the Nazi occupation of Italy
- The Italian resistance
- Courage and resilience
- Family and sibling relationships
- Friendship
- Bravery in difficult circumstances
- Life in wartime Florence