Twelve-year-old Meggie learns that her father Mo, a bookbinder, can "read" fictional characters to life when an evil ruler named Capricorn, freed from the novel "Inkheart" years earlier, tries to force Mo to release an immortal monster from the story.
Examines the life and political regime of Italy's Benito Mussolini, discussing his creation of the black shirt brigades, the effects of his alliance with Hitler on Italy, and his execution by Italian partisans.
In Italy in 1491, Magnus the magician and his apprentice are summoned to the castle of Duke Claudio to determine if his daughter is indeed being haunted by a ghost.
An exploration of Italy, providing information about the history, people, religion, schools, food, and culture of the country. Includes photographs, fast facts, and a glossary.
Orphaned brothers Prosper and Bo, having run away from their cruel aunt and uncle, decide to hide out in Venice where they fall in with the Thief Lord, a thirteen-year-old boy who leads a crime ring of street children.
Few nationalities celebrate and share their food traditions more than people from Italy. Inside, read how immigration to America and other nations spurred the now-worldwide popularity of Italian food.
"An illustrated story about Bambinelli Sunday, an Italian Catholic family tradition in which hand-crafted babies ("bambinelli") destined for the Nativity scene at home are blessed by the pope in a public celebration"--Provided by publisher.
