Description
Discover an enthralling journey through time with this gripping historical novel that captures the essence of courage and resistance during tumultuous eras. Perfect for young adult readers, this book intricately weaves two timelines: contemporary struggles in a school, and the harrowing life in Nazi-occupied Venice in 1943. Through the eyes of fifteen-year-old Nico, readers explore themes of friendship, identity, and the cost of silence in the face of bullying and injustice. As Nico grapples with guilt for his inaction when his Jewish classmate is bullied, he uncovers a precious, yellowing manuscript written by his grandfather, Nonno Paolo. This manuscript transports him to a past filled with bravery and sacrifice as Paolo’s support for a murdered Jewish woman challenges him to confront the dangers of standing up against oppression. Ideal for lovers of young adult historical fiction, this compelling novel offers profound insights into the pain of loss and the importance of standing in solidarity with the marginalized. An essential read for anyone looking to understand the significance of memory, heritage, and the choices that shape our destinies, this book is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. The novel is brand new and published by A&U Canongate in 2022, with an ISBN of 9781838857707. Get your copy today and embark on this unforgettable journey. Fast shipping available.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781838857707
Year: 2022
Publisher: A&U Canongate
Description:
When a Jewish classmate is attacked by bullies, fifteen-year-old Nico just watches - earning him a week's suspension and a typed, yellowing manuscript from his frail Nonno Paolo. A history lesson, his grandfather says, and a secret he must keep from his father.
Nico is transported back to the Venice of 1943, an occupied city seething under the Nazis, and to the defining moment of his grandfather's life: when Paolo's support for a murdered Jewish woman brings him into the sights of the city's underground resistance. Hooked and unsettled, Nico can't stop reading - but he soon wonders if he ever knew his beloved grandfather at all.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781838857707
Year: 2022
Publisher: A&U Canongate
Description:
When a Jewish classmate is attacked by bullies, fifteen-year-old Nico just watches - earning him a week's suspension and a typed, yellowing manuscript from his frail Nonno Paolo. A history lesson, his grandfather says, and a secret he must keep from his father.
Nico is transported back to the Venice of 1943, an occupied city seething under the Nazis, and to the defining moment of his grandfather's life: when Paolo's support for a murdered Jewish woman brings him into the sights of the city's underground resistance. Hooked and unsettled, Nico can't stop reading - but he soon wonders if he ever knew his beloved grandfather at all.