Having traveled to a small village in Italy to see an ancestor's collection of stone animals, Anna is disappointed to find it vanished, but then one night the animals mysteriously reappear.
An illustrated exploration of Italy that discusses the country's history, customs, language, regions, food, festivals, and more; and includes a glossary and resources for further learning.
In search of food, Leander, King of the Bears, leads his subjects from their safe caves in the mountains of Sicily to the valley where they triumph over many enemies.
An agent for the King of France, Battista, searching for a sculpture that will help the king rule over Europe, finds an ally in Aurelia, the Marquess of Mantua, and together they embark on a harrowing quest that could change the course of history.
Her relationship with Luca in jeopardy, English teen Violet plunges back into her quest to uncover her connection to an Italian family, but many surprises still await.
