Strega Nona Meets Her Match

Name: Strega Nona Meets Her Match
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Tomie dePaola
ISBN: 9781470354732

Author: Tomie dePaola

Narrator: John McDonough

Unabridged: 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 02/15/2013

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Humor, Fantasy Stories

Synopsis

Strega Nona, the local witch, is very popular in her small Italian town. Her potions are old fashioned, but reliable. Strega Amelia, who lives on the other side of the mountain, is a modern witch. She uses the latest scientific equipment in her cures. What will happen when she moves to Strega Nona's town? Tomie dePaola delights fans of all ages with his timeless stories of Strega Nona and her colorful friends

About Tomie dePaola

Tomie dePaola (1934–2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children’s classic Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy Award for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature.” A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Abigail on August 02, 2020

When Strega Nona's friend, Strega Amelia, comes for a visit, the other witch is surprised to find that Strega Nona maintains the old ways. Thinking that her own, updated methods will be more successful, Strega Amelia moves to town, and soon enough all of the townspeople are going to her shop to have......more

Goodreads review by Ronyell on October 26, 2013

Strega Nona is back again and this time she faces her biggest challenge yet… Strega Amelia! Tomie dePaola did an excellent job on both the illustrations and the story and therefore, makes “Strega Nona meets her match” an instant treat. Tomie dePaola’s storytelling is clever and funny as he details St......more

Goodreads review by Karissa on March 04, 2022

"Strega Nona Meets Her Match" is a book about an old witch who has the cures for warts, headaches, lovesickness, and anything the townspeople need. One day, her friend Strega Amelia comes to visit and she sets up her own shop using modern gadgets instead of old-fashioned potions and magic. When all......more