WWII novel reveals forgotten story of trains that saved Italy’s kids from ruin
In “The Children’s Train” by Viola Ardone (HarperVia, out now) a little-known period in Italian history is the focus of the novel – and a fascinating look at post-World War II Italy as seen through the eyes of a young boy. The novel focuses on Amerigo, a 7-year-old living in Naples with his single mother,...