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The Mysterious Giant of Barletta: An Italian Folktale

by Tomie dePaola

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Lexile® measure: 520L

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An eleventh-century legend about a mysterious giant. "The illustrations are among dePaola's best: rigorous line and expressive movement against an atmospheric background of rich golds, blues, and reds."--The Bulletin

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Tomie dePaola's picture Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut in 1934. At age 4, he knew he wanted to become a writer and an illustrator. His mother was an avid book lover and read to him and his brother often. As a child, dePaola would illustrate the books his mother read to him. Read More ...

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