Title:
The bears' famous invasion of Sicily
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written and illustrated by Dino Buzzati ; translated from the Italian by Frances Lobb ; with a reader's companion by Lemony Snicket.
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Uniform Title:
Famosa invasione degli orsi in Sicilia. English
Edition:
New edition.
Publication Information:
Surrey, United Kingdom : Alma Books, 2021.
Physical Description:
171 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm.
ISBN:
9781847498236
Series:
General Note:
Originally published in Italian in 1945.
Abstract:
"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" -- Back cover.
Reading Level:
Juvenile.
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