Gennarino
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1962

Gennarino

Written by Nicola. Simbari

A boy's quest for a bigger boat leads to an unexpected adventure after a storm.

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32 pages· ~520L

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Gennarino dreams of winning a prize to upgrade his small fishing boat. But when a storm wrecks his vessel, he finds himself on a mysterious shore. Facing brigands, a fire-eater, and a volcano, Gennarino's journey becomes an unexpected adventure. Will he find his way back and fulfill his dream? Discover the magic and surprises that await him.

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Children’s book

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1962)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 1, 1962
Publisher
J B Lippincott Co
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780192796011

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