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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996 · Est. 13 min read-aloud
Her Story
Part of the Strega Nona series
Discover how a young witch's journey begins on a stormy night, leading to unexpected apprenticeships.
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32 pages· 1,635 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
On a stormy night, a young witch named Nona is born, destined to become the wise Strega Nona. As she grows, her magical journey unfolds, culminating in the fateful decision to mentor the clumsy Big Anthony. What challenges and adventures await as she shapes her legacy? This enchanting prequel reveals the origins of a beloved sorceress, filled with warmth and whimsy. Will Nona's wisdom be enough to guide her through the trials of magic and mentorship? Dive into a tale where every spell and misstep leads to a future of wonder.
From the publisher
Tomie dePaola serves as biographer to his delightful Italian sorceress, Strega Nona, in this beautifully drawn prequel. The tale begins with little Nona’s birth on a dark and stormy night, and ends where the original Strega Nona picks up-with Strega Nona taking on the bumbling, knock-kneed Big Anthony as an apprentice. This winsome story is illustrated throughout with Tomie dePaola’s warm and sunny watercolors! dePaola does a splendid job of working this sparkling tale into the Strega Nona canon. -Publishers Weekly
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,635
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~561L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 82300
Publication
- Published
- September 11, 2000
- First published
- September 9, 1996
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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