Viola Ardone books in order

Q: "How many books has Viola Ardone written?"

"Viola Ardone has written two books in one series."

Q: "What was Viola Ardone's first book?"

"Viola Ardone's first book is The Children's Train, published in 2019."

Q: "Has Viola Ardone won any literary awards?"

"Viola Ardone's The Children's Train became an international bestseller after its 2019 Italian publication, with translations into over 30 languages. The novel received widespread critical praise and brought Ardone recognition well beyond Italy's literary scene."

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Title	Published	Buy on Amazon
The Children’s Train	2019	Buy
The Unbreakable Heart of Oliva Denaro	2021	Buy

Viola Ardone is an Italian author and schoolteacher from Naples whose novels explore Italy’s modern history through intimate, personal stories. Her breakthrough novel, The Children’s Train (2019), is based on the true story of postwar Italian programs that sent children from the impoverished south to live with families in the wealthier north.

The Children’s Train became an international phenomenon, translated into more than 30 languages. Her second novel, The Unbreakable Heart of Oliva Denaro (2021), continues her focus on Italian social history, telling the story of a Sicilian woman fighting against the restrictive expectations placed on women in mid-twentieth-century Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Viola Ardone written?

Viola Ardone has written two books in one series.

What was Viola Ardone's first book?

Viola Ardone’s first book is The Children’s Train, published in 2019.

Has Viola Ardone won any literary awards?

Viola Ardone’s The Children’s Train became an international bestseller after its 2019 Italian publication, with translations into over 30 languages. The novel received widespread critical praise and brought Ardone recognition well beyond Italy’s literary scene.

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