When Roberto sneaks off to see a movie in his Italian village, German soldiers raid the theater and pack them onto a train bound for a work camp.
Lovers of historical fiction will be captivated by this tragic, triumphant, and deeply moving novel..
But Samuele has a dangerous secret, which, if discovered, could get them both killed.
The boys vow to stay together no matter what.
After a terrifying journey, Roberto and his best friend Samuele find themselves in a brutal work camp, where food is scarce and horror is everywhere.
German soldiers raid the theater, round up the boys in the audience, and pack them onto a train.
When Roberto sneaks off to see a movie in his Italian village, he has no idea that life as he knows it is over.
But Samuele has a terrible secret which, if discovered, could get them both killed.
Roberto and his best friend, Samuele, vow to stick together.
When Roberto sneaks off to see a movie in his Italian village, German soldiers raid the theater and pack them onto a train bound for a work camp
