Twelve-year-old Nino Buffa was already an experienced stowaway when he ran away from home to find Mussolini. At fifteen he joined the Italian Navy. Two years later, under German fire, he piloted the warship Vivaldi through dangerous ocean waters during World War II. Packed with adventure and history, this fascinating biography is the coming-of-age story of Sicilian immigrant Nino Buffa who would not give up until he found a better life in America.
This book is available exclusively from Petite Plume Press, an independent publisher. You can also purchase Chasing Mussolini Teacher’s Activity Guide for individual or classroom use.
Vintage artwork by Stef Grinder
Ages 10 and up
