The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily by Dino Buzzati (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily by Dino Buzzati A wonderful story for children and an allegory for adults about the absurdity of war, presented here with an introduction and guide to the text by Lemony Snicket FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Starving after a harsh winter, the bears descend from the mountains in search of food and invade the valley below, where they face fierce opposition from the army of the Grand Duke of Sicily. After many battles, scrapes and dangers, the bears reign is established over the land, but their victory comes at a price. Author Biography The novelist, journalist and painter Dino Buzzati is one of the most important voices of twentieth-century Italian literature. He is best remembered today for his novel The Tartar Steppe and the story The Bears Famous Invasion of Sicily, which he illustrated himself and has become a classic of Italian childrens literature. Review Out of Italy, which gave the world Pinocchio, has come a new and fine childrens story, the kind that grown-ups borrow from kids * Time *The Bears Famous Invasion of Sicily is one of the noblest books I know. * Lemony Snicket *Tongue-in-cheek humour enhanced by Buzzatis surreal illustrations will delight young readers with a taste for the bizarre * The School Librarian *This moving story… is one that children of nine-plus will remember enjoying long after they have finished reading. A bonus is a quirky readers companion. * Newbury Weekly News *A beautifully presented book adorned with superb illustrations. * Parents in Touch *Dino Buzzatis illustrations delight in the absurdity of the scenes he writes. * TLS * Promotional A wonderful story for children and an allegory for adults about the absurdity of war, presented here with an introduction and guide to the text by Lemony Snicket Review Quote Tongue-in-cheek humour enhanced by Buzzatis surreal illustrations will delight young readers with a taste for the bizarre Promotional "Headline" A wonderful story for children and an allegory for adults about the absurdity of war, presented here with an introduction and guide to the text by Lemony Snicket Feature Only English edition in print Details ISBN184749823X Author Dino Buzzati Publisher Alma Books Ltd ISBN-10 184749823X ISBN-13 9781847498236 Series Alma Junior Classics Pages 192 Language English Illustrator Dino Buzzati Format Paperback DEWEY 853.914 Audience Age 9-11 Imprint Alma Classics Place of Publication Richmond Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Italian NZ Release Date 2021-05-07 Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-05-07 UK Release Date 2021-05-07 Translator Frances Lobb Illustrations Illustrations by the author in full colour Audience Childrens (6-12) AU Release Date 2021-11-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123308797;

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