Strega Nona, Her Story
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

Strega Nona, Her Story

Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola

Book #6 in 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· AD660L
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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
AD660L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~P
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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780698118140
LCCN
95022824
OCLC
45449876

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