The Big Book of Trains
Christian Hill
Geppe the Brigand
Adventure
Historical
A young farmer turned brigand
The story of Geppe, a young farmer from Langhe in the mid-nineteenth century who finds himself, almost by chance, part of a band of brigands. Among the criminals he will meet Susanna, a proud and determined girl, who will bring him through an adventurous path of growth and emancipation.
- A wide-ranging historical and educational novel, touching universal themes such as friendship, love, the search for ethical boundaries and values to believe in.
- A journey full of adventure, discovery, love, growth, and betrayal.
Publisher:
Edizioni EL
Target:
12+
Year:
2020
Author
Stefano Garzaro
Stefano Garzaro, a serial provider of memory banks, has published several historical books about the city of Turin (one on the Borgata Lesna was even staged with community involvement). He has written novels and short stories here and there, but since dedicating himself to young adult literature, he has published the historical novel Geppe il brigante; O bella ciao (with Lucia Vaccarino); the dystopian novel Il paese nero; the interview with Luigi Ciotti, C’è bisogno di te; a panorama of the Resistance through simple stories in Per la libertà; and a dive into the Renaissance with Raffaello e la banda del mulino.
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