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*A humorous coming of age tale of friendship, sisterhood, and family drama set against the gorgeous backdrop of rthern Italy* Recommended for fans of Jandy Nelson, John Green, Neil Gaiman and Sherman Alexie. Italy, the late 80s. Leda is a bookish ten-year-old tomboy. Her life turns upside down when shady Nico moves to the North from Sicily. Determined t to let the bully ruin her life, Leda is dragged through a tornado of adventures that will transform both kids in the face of first crushes, weird adults, and family drama. This humorous and insightful coming of age tale will show you the Italy you never imagined, an exhilarating mix of sensuality, religion and superstition set against the gorgeous backdrop of the serene countryside, the Alps, and the enchanting Island of Sardinia. Recommended for ages 13 and above. Some swearwords, mostly in Italian. The book is the first in a series following the same characters throughout their life. *Praise for An Italian Adventure* -Insightful and funny, I loved it!- -Paul Schwartzmeyer, author of the Traitor Patriot series -Touching and skillful, a masterful execution.- -Neil Daniel, author of the Obeahman's Dagger -I could t stop reading and can't wait for more!-- Amy Joslyn, librarian and children's literacy advocate

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PublisherCreatespace Independent Publishing Platform

ISBN-101516916204

ISBN-139781516916207

eBay Product ID (ePID)237327292

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Content NoteBlack & White Illustrations

Author BiographyGaia B Amman was born and raised in Italy. She moved to the United States in her twenties to pursue her PhD in molecular biology. She's currently a Professor of biology at D'Youville College in Buffalo, New York, where she was voted -the professor of the month- by her students. Her research and commentaries have been published in prestigious peer-reviewed international journals including Nature. A bookworm from birth, she wrote throughout her childhood and won two short story competitions in Italy in her teens. Gaia is an avid traveler and many of her adventures are an inspiration for her fiction. Mostly she is passionate about people and the struggles they face to embrace life. Her highest hope is to reach and help as many as she can through her writing as well as her teaching. She authored the Italian Saga, an irreverent series of humorous and insightful young adult novels taking place against the gorgeous backdrop of Northern Italy. The books, light-hearted and funny at first sight, deal with issues like sexuality, divorce, friendship, abuse, first love and self discovery. Among her favorite authors are J.K. Rowling, Jandy Nelson, Neil Gaiman, Chuck Palahniuk, Kurt Vonnegut, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Antoine de Saint Exupery.

FormatPaperback / Softback

LanguageEnglish

Author(s)Gaia B Amman

Date of Publication10/10/2015

Format DetailsTrade Paperback (Us) ,Unsewn / Adhesive Bound

ImprintCreatespace Independent Publishing Platform

Country of PublicationUnited States