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Strega Nona meets her match, written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola

Label
Strega Nona meets her match, written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
resource.interestAgeLevel
Ages 4 to 8
Literary Form
fiction
Main title
Strega Nona meets her match
Responsibility statement
written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola
Summary
Strega Nona has cures for warts and headaches, even lovesickness. She uses old-fashioned potions and magic and the villagers in Calabria flock to her door. But when her friend Strega Amelia comes over the mountain for a visit, she brings more than just gossip. Soon she's set up her own shop, using the latest modern gadgets, offering sweets and cappuccino--to all of Strega Nona's regulars! Looks like Strega Nona's met her match, Unless she's got her own cure. For Strega Amelia!
Target audience
primary
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