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The Boy and the Spy
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Life has never been easy for Antonio, but since the war began, there are German soldiers on every corner, fearsome gangsters and the fascist police everywhere, and no one ever has enough to eat. But when Antonio decides to trust a man who has literally fallen...
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Life has never been easy for Antonio, but since the war began, there are German soldiers on every corner, fearsome gangsters and the fascist police everywhere, and no one ever has enough to eat.
But when Antonio decides to trust a man who has literally fallen from the sky, he leaps into an adventure that will change his life and maybe even the future of Sicily...
The Boy and the Spy by Felice Arena is a riveting tale set during a tumultuous time, exploring themes of trust, courage, and change in the face of adversity.
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Barcode: 9780143309284
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 April 2017
Country: Australia
Imprint: Puffin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Length: 12.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 128g
Pages: 176
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About the Author
Felice is one of Australia's best-known children's authors - his Specky Magee series topped bestseller lists and his books have won many awards, including six Australian Children Choice Book Awards. Felice is also an accomplished actor and TV presenter and regularly performs in schools and at festivals across the country. His most recent novel is The Boy and the Spy, set in Second World War Italy.
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