While Merle and the flowing Queen travel to Hell to enlist Lord Light’s help in Venice’s fight against the invading Egyptian army, Serafin joins a resistance group that is led by an ancient sphinx.
Italy
Materials from Italy
Fire In The Hills
Upon returning to Italy, 14-year-old Roberto struggles to survive, first on his own, then as a member of the resistance, fighting against the Nazi occupiers while yearning to reach home safely and for an end to the war.
Aldabra, Or, The Tortoise Who Loved Shakespeare
In Venice, Italy, ten-year-old Elisa finds she must deal with all the unexpected consequences of her beloved eccentric grandmother’s transformation into a giant Aldabra tortoise, native to a small group of coral islands in the Seychelles.
Inkheart
Twelve-year-old Meggie learns that her father, who repairs and binds books for a living, can ‘read’ fictional characters to life when one of those characters abducts them and tries to force him into service.
The Door To Time
After moving from London to an old mansion on the English coast, eleven-year-old twins Jason and Julia discover that their new home has twisting tunnels, strange artifacts from around the world, and a mysterious, locked door.
Tiff, Taff, and Lulu
No matter how hard Mama tries to treat them equally, Tiff, Taff, and Lulu complain, until the time comes when Mama needs their help.
Brother Juniper
Worried about having left the overly-generous Brother Juniper in charge of their chapel when they went out to preach, the other friars are not prepared for what they find upon their return.
There’s a Dolphin in the Grand Canal!
Luca, a young Italian boy, is bored until he meets a playful dolphin who takes him on a ride through the Venice waterways
Pino and the Signora’s Pasta
Tired of the pasta that the Signora brings him and the other cats of Rome every day, Pino sets out to sample other delicacies.
Pizza For The Queen
In 1889 Napoli, Italy, Raffaele Esposito prepares a special pizza for the queen, in a book based on a true story which includes a recipe for pizza Margherita.