Lucia Rudini: Somewhere in Italy

By Martha Trent

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst the chaos of World War I, a young Italian girl faces great challenges as she strives to protect her loved ones and keep hope alive in her village.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Travel & Geography Fiction

Released

2006-02-02

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Summary

"Lucia Rudini: Somewhere in Italy" by Martha Trent is a story from the early 1900s that follows Lucia Rudini, a brave young Italian girl, during World War I as she deals with the problems of war, looks after her family, and demonstrates courage. The story focuses on Lucia's strong desire to keep her family safe. It shares her meetings with soldiers and how the fighting changes their normal routines. The story starts in a small Italian town named Cellino where two siblings, Lucia and her younger brother, Beppino, live a simple life tending to goats that help support the family. But their peaceful existence is soon altered as soldiers arrive and news of battles spreads. Her dream for adventure sets the stage for a tale of courage and resilience.