Il treno dei bambini

In the aftermath of WWII, seven-year-old Amerigo leaves the poverty of Naples on a “happiness train” to spend the winter with a family in Northern Italy. This moving historical novel, seen through a child’s eyes, explores the emotional toll of separation and the search for identity. As Amerigo experiences a different life, he faces the painful struggle of belonging to two worlds, ultimately discovering that growing up often requires difficult choices.