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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1979
Strega Nona's Magic Ring
Written & illustrated by Tomie dePaola
Part of the Strega Nona series
A magic ring transforms Anthony, but will it solve his loneliness or create chaos?
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Big Anthony, longing for excitement and fearing rejection at the village dance, borrows Strega Nona's magic ring. Transformed into a handsome stranger, he faces unexpected challenges. Will this magical disguise bring him joy or trouble? As Anthony navigates his new identity, the stakes rise, and he must decide if the allure of magic is worth the chaos it brings. Can he find happiness without losing himself?
From the publisher
Big Anthony has a case of spring fever and he needs a little Night Life to cheer him up! But Big Anthony is afraid that if he goes to the village dance, no one will dance with him. So when Strega Nona goes away on a visit, Big Anthony borrows her magic ring, which turns him into a handsome stranger…
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD560L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.0
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.7
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- September 17, 2019
- First published
- April 25, 1979
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781534430174
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