by Bianca Pitzorno · Alma Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781846884108
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«The House in the Tree» is Bianca Pitzorno's children's fantasy novel, published by Alma Books in paperback (192 pages, in English).
Aglaia lives at the top of a magical tree with her friend Bianca and an unusual group of creatures: flying dogs, talking cats, carnivorous flowers and children who express themselves in verse. When the grumpy Signor Brullo and some woodcutters intend to cut down the tree, Aglaia and her companions try to protect their unique home.
The novel was originally published in Italian as «La casa sull'albero» in 1984; this edition features a translation by Stephen Parkin and illustrations by Quentin Blake.
Recommended for readers aged 9 to 11, especially those who enjoy fantasy and adventures set in nature.
Bianca Pitzorno is an Italian writer best known for her books for children and young adults. She is considered one of Italy's most important authors in that field.
