The adventures of Cipollino / Gianni Rodari ; illustrated by Dasha Tolstikova ; translated from Italian by Antony Shugaar.

Author/creator Rodari, Gianni author.
Other author Tolstikova, Dasha, illustrator.
Other author Shugaar, Antony, translator.
Other author Rodari, Gianni.
Format Book
EditionFirst English-language edition.
PublicationNew York : Enchanted Lion Books, 2025.
Copyright Date©2025
Description243 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Uniform titleAvventure di Cipollino. English
Contents In which Papa Cipollone steps on Prince Lemon's toe -- In which Squire Zucchini builds his little house -- In which a millipede thinks: What a disaster it is to take my children to the shoemaker! -- In which the terrifying dog Mastiff is gotten the better of by Cipollino -- "Dear burglars, please be so good as to ring the doorbell before you come in" -- In which we meet Baron Sweet-Orange and his belly-carrier -- In which, for once, Maraschino stands up to Pastor Parsley -- "Oh, what a nasty affliction it is, to be without good company!" -- In which the mouse-in-chief loses his decorum, while Cavalier Tomato exults -- In which we meet an exploratory mole, with a less than happy outcome -- In which we see Cavalier Tomato wearing his socks to bed -- In which pulling on Lucius Leek's mustache tires every executioner who tries -- In which Squire Peapod, without meaning to, saves Cavalier Tomato's life -- In which Squire Peapod is hanged, but his soul never arrives in heaven -- In which a surprising explanation of the preceding chapter is given -- In which we follow the adventures of a simpleminded bloodhound and an investigator named Mr. Babycarrot -- In which Cipollino makes friends with a guileless bear -- In which we meet a raging elephant and a chattering seal -- In which we describe, in passing, a special train and its journey -- In which, thanks to a drunk and a snoop, the castle is invaded -- In which young Duke Tangerine launches an S.O.S. -- In which the baron flies without wings and crushes twenty generals -- In which Squire Peapod changes sides and Cipollino goes back to prison -- In which we follow the mail service, which is anything but speedy, with Limping Spider's help -- In which, because of a careless chicken, a postal worker perishes in the line of duty -- In which, in the end, even the Baboon lemons, poor things, make their escape -- In which first run the horses and after them runs Prince Lemon, over mountains and through valleys -- In which Cavalier Tomato puts a tax on thunderstorms and heavy fog -- In which Prince Lemon, out of fear, changes the laws of nature -- Grand finale : in which everyone is at the castle, with Pastor Parsley as the hall monitor.
Abstract "In this enchantingly whimsical tale from Italy's great children's author, Gianni Rodari, a young onion named Cipollino sets out into the world to study scoundrels, and in so doing, he undoes the tyrannical Prince Lemon, while making a legion of friends along the way. Cipollino is young, brave, clever, and determined--exactly the kind of valiant hero that's bound to triumph in fairy tales. In this colorful, episodic adventure story, in which nearly everyone is animal, vegetable, or fruit, Cipollino leaves home and sets off into the world to free his wrongfully imprisoned father. In the process, he faces off against scoundrels of all kinds with wit and humor, while winning both allies and friends. What hangs in the balance is the freedom of an entire kingdom from the ridiculous rules of the all-powerful Prince Lemon and the dignity of each blueberry, string bean, and spider!"-- Enchanted Lion Books.
General noteTranslation of: Le avventure di Cipollino.
General note"Originally published in Italy as Le avventure di Cipollino"--Colophon.
Interest age level Ages 9-14.
LanguageIn English, translated from Italian.
Awards noteBatchelder Honor book, 2026
Genre/formAction and adventure fiction.
Genre/formFantasy fiction.
Genre/formFiction.
Genre/formHumorous fiction.
Genre/formJuvenile works.
Genre/formFantasy fiction.
Genre/formHumorous fiction.
Genre/formAction and adventure fiction.
Genre/formNovels.
ISBN9781592704163 (hardcover)
ISBN1592704166 (hardcover)

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