
Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola
Part of the Strega Nona series
A spoiled guest disrupts Strega Nona's home. Can she restore harmony?
When Angelina's charms fail to win her true love, her father sends her to Strega Nona. But Angelina's demanding ways turn the household upside down, with Big Anthony and Bambolona at her beck and call. As chaos ensues, Strega Nona must concoct a clever plan to bring peace and perhaps even spark romance between two unlikely lovers. Will her magic work wonders once again?
Tomie dePaola’s beloved and bestselling Strega Nona is back, with the perfect remedy for a houseguest who overstays her welcome. Angelina is so beautiful that all the young men in the village are chasing her, but the one she has eyes for doesn’t know she exists. At his wits’ end, her father sends her to his dear cousin–Strega Nona. Strega Nona, Big Anthony, and Bambolona are excited to have a houseguest, but they’re in for a surprise. Angelina is a spoiled young lady used to being boss, and before they know it, Big Anthony is her new footman and Bambolona is her maid. Her nonstop demands have the whole household in a tizzy! It’s up to Strega Nona to devise a plan that will make everyone happy–including two comically vain young lovers.
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