The Mud Angels: How Students Saved the City of Florence - Hardcover
by Karen M. Greenwald (Author), Olga Lee (Illustrator)
Based on real events, this story shows how a team of international volunteers worked together to save priceless artifacts after a flood.
"Lee's scenes of tumultuous waves washing down city streets amply convey a sense of the widespread devastation to go with Greenwald's vivid descriptions of the wreckage." --Booklist When the Arno River floods the city of Florence, Italy in 1966, it leaves slimy, smelly mud everywhere. A young girl watches students from around the world, many from the US, help save the town's rare treasures, earning themselves the nickname Gli Angeli del Fango, the Mud Angels.At the heart of every product lies a unique story, driven by our passion for quality and innovation. Each item enhances your everyday life and sparks joy.