The Mysterious Giant of Barletta
1984
First Published
4.13
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages
An eleventh-century legend about a mysterious giant. “The illustrations are among dePaola’s rigorous line and expressive movement against an atmospheric background of rich golds, blues, and reds.”— The Bulletin
Avg Rating
4.13
Number of Ratings
160
5 STARS
35%
4 STARS
44%
3 STARS
19%
2 STARS
2%
1 STARS
0%
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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.
