Description

All systems go, dearest reader.

It's time to buckle up.

Take off with Helma the Rescue Helicopter

and her teacher Bernie, the pup.

They zip through Northern Italy

On their first mission to help friends in need.

But Helma is always in a hurry

Will she slow down and succeed?



Debut author Verena Zannantoni delivers a hilarious tale of adventure and mishap, beautifully written in rhyme and brought to life by illustrator Henk van der Gugten.

Readers can't help but cheer for the little daredevil Helma, while the story's underlying message serves as a gentle reminder for children to listen and to take things slow.

As a bonus, the book contains travel tips by the native Italian author.