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Set in an Italian village surrounded by scorched wheat fields, the novel follows a group of children as they explore their surroundings during an overwhelmingly hot summer. They stumble upon a dilapidated farmhouse, and nine‑year‑old Michele Amitrano makes a discovery so significant that he cannot tell anyone. This secret compels Michele to question everything he knows about his family, friends, and village community. The narrative captures the intensity of childhood and the challenging transition into adulthood.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Niccolò Ammaniti
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