1982
First Published
4.12
Average Rating
48
Number of Pages
A biography of the wealthy young Italian who gave away all his possessions to become a wandering preacher and protector of animals.
Avg Rating
4.12
Number of Ratings
265
5 STARS
45%
4 STARS
31%
3 STARS
18%
2 STARS
6%
1 STARS
1%
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Author
Tomie dePaola
Author · 167 books
Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) was best known for his books for children. He had a five-decade writing and illustrating career during which he published more than 270 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers. Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure.
