
By John Bemelmans Marciano, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)
Part of the The Witches of Benevento series
A mysterious ring may hold the key to stopping mischievous witches.
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In the ancient town of Benevento, Primo faces the mischievous witches that haunt his home. Desperate to end their tricks and conquer his fear of the Manalonga, he stumbles upon a mysterious ring inside a fish. Could this be the magical advantage he needs, or just a shiny distraction? As Primo and his cousins navigate the dangers of Mischief Season, secrets unravel and courage is tested. Will the ring's power be enough to outwit the witches, or will it lead to even greater challenges?
The second book in an exciting new chapter book series by John Bemelmans Marciano and Caldecott medalist Sophie Blackall. Welcome to Benevento, an ancient town famous for its witches! The children of Benevento have to be careful and clever to evade the clutches of such witches as the Manalonga, the Janara, and the Clopper, who hide in wells and under bridges, fly at midnight, and play tricks during Mischief Season. Five cousins - Primo, Emilio, Rosa, Maria Beppina, and Sergio - share adventures and narrow escapes, and discover astonishing secrets as they outwit the witches in each exciting story. Book #2The All-Powerful Ring: a Primo StoryWanting to stop the springtime mischiefs–and overcome his own fear of Manalonga–Primo seeks an advantage. He finds one when he discovers a mysterious ring in the belly of a fish. Is the ring just a pretty trinket or is it magic?
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