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Marciano, John Bemelmans

Beware the Clopper!: A Maria Beppina Story

133 pp. | Viking | September, 2016 | Trade ISBN 978-0-451-47182-6 $13.99
(3) 4-6 Witches of Benevento series. Illustrated by Sophie Blackall. Marciano's third short novel about the children in a nineteenth-century Italian village where supernatural beings outnumber other citizens features timid Maria Beppina. Maria envies her more courageous friends until curiosity drives her to face down "the Clopper," a witch famous for chasing children. Marciano's gentle tale, elevated by Blackall's charming illustrations, blends modest thrills with small adventures. Includes historical notes. Glos.
Reviewer: Megan Lynn Isaac

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