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Big Anthony and the Magic Ring

by Tomie dePaola · 1979

Strega Nona seriesbook 2 of 9Next:Strega Nona's Magic Lessons(1982) →

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In this sequel to Caldecott Honor winner Strega Nona,"Big Anthony romps through a case of spring fever with an ill-gotten magic ring, against the architectural background and blue skies of la bella Italia."—Booklist

Genre
fantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of this
Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thisdiversitydiversityMore like thisLess of this
Setting
ItalyItalyMore like thisLess of this
Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 32 pages

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