| Big Anthony: His Story Contributor(s): dePaola, Tomie (Author), dePaola, Tomie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0698118936 ISBN-13: 9780698118935 Publisher: Puffin Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2001 Annotation: The story of Strega Nona's good-hearted but clumsy helper, Big Anthony, is told, and follows him from his childhood to when, as a young man, he accidentally "fixes" the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Boys & Men |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 97040084 |
| Lexile Measure: 590 |
| Physical Information: 0.09" H x 4.26" W x 11.01" (0.28 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 28025 Reading Level: 3.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Fans of Tomie dePaola's kindly Strega Nona will love this charming look at the early days of her good-hearted but clumsy helper Big Anthony. From the day he is born, Big Anthony never pays attention. As a boy, he leaves the gates of the farm open and all the animals escape. As a young man off to make his fortune in the world, he accidentally "fixes" the leaning Tower of Pisa. Will Italy survive the hilarious mishaps of Big Anthony? "Readers of all ages can be grateful that dePaola continues to practice his magic so well." "Big Anthony and Strega Nona certainly qualify as celebrities in the realm of picture books, and this latest installment will bring smiles to the faces of their young fans." |