Hero on a Bicycle
Hero on a Bicycle
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A gripping and moving novel by one of the world's best-loved writers for children.
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Hero on a Bicycle by Shirley Hughes
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…
The mounting suspense will keep readers turning pagesAn 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 *
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 *
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781406366174 |
| ISBN 10 | 140636617X |
| Title | Hero on a Bicycle |
| Author | Shirley Hughes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Walker Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2015-09-03 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Prizes | Winner of Museum of Tolerance: Once Upon a World Children’s Book Award, Older Readers 2014 (United States), Short-listed for Blue Peter Book Awards 2013 (UK), Short-listed for Kernow Youth Book Award 2014 (UK), Short-listed for Oxfordshire Book Award 2012 (UK), Short-listed for Young Quills Historical Fiction Awards 2013 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |