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Matta Book Selection Spring 2025
Il Treno dei Bambini
By Viola Ardone
Il Treno dei Bambini è un romanzo storico ambientato nell’Italia del dopoguerra. Segue la storia di Amerigo Speranza, un bambino di sette anni di Napoli, che viene mandato al nord su un treno nell’ambito di un’iniziativa reale che trasferiva i bambini poveri del sud presso famiglie più benestanti del nord. Attraverso la voce innocente ma acuta di Amerigo, il romanzo esplora temi come l’identità, l’appartenenza e il contrasto tra povertà e opportunità. Crescendo, Amerigo deve conciliare il suo passato con il presente, dando vita a una toccante riflessione sull’amore, la famiglia e le scelte che ci definiscono.
Il Treno dei Bambini (The Children’s Train) is a historical novel set in post-World War II Italy. It follows Amerigo Speranza, a seven-year-old boy from Naples, who is sent north on a train as part of a real-life initiative that relocated impoverished southern children to more affluent northern families. Through Amerigo’s innocent yet perceptive voice, the novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the contrast between poverty and opportunity. As he grows, Amerigo must reconcile his past and present, leading to a poignant reflection on love, family, and the choices that shape us.
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Group Book Club for Anyone: The Matta Group Book Club presents a new Italian book to read each SPRING and FALL. Details and book selections are announced on the Book Club page. Each group caters to 2-3 readers and offers flexible start dates. Small, intimate groups offer a personalized reading experience.
Group Book Club for Friends or Study Buddies: Now or at any time of the year, you can organize a group book club with your Italian study buddies to read a book with Melissa. Select the current Matta Book Club selection or from any of the previous reads. Contact Melissa to create a personalized book club journey for your private group,
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