The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily (Alma Children's Classics): Dino Buzzati - Softcover

Dino Buzzati

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847495729 ISBN 13: 9781847495723

Publisher: Alma Classics, 2016

Synopsis

Starving after a harsh winter, the bears descend from the mountains in search of food and invade the valley below, where they face fierce opposition from the army of the Grand Duke of Sicily. After many battles, scrapes and dangers, the bears reign is established over the land, but their victory comes at a price.

About this title

Review:

'The Bears Famous Invasion of Sicily is one of the noblest books I know.' --Lemony Snicket

'Out of Italy, which gave the world Pinocchio, has come a new and fine children's story, the kind that grown-ups borrow from kids.' --Time

'This moving story... is one that children of nine-plus will remember enjoying long after they have finished reading. A bonus is a quirky readers companion.' --Newbury Weekly News

About the Author:

The novelist, journalist and painter Dino Buzzati is one of the most important voices of twentieth-century Italian literature. He is best remembered today for his novel The Tartar Steppe and the story The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily, which he illustrated himself and has become a classic of Italian children's literature.

About this edition

• Publisher: Alma Classics
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1847495729
• ISBN 13: 9781847495723
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192