The House in the Tree

Author(s): Bianca Pitzorno

Children's Fiction

All children dream of having a secret house where they can live on their own, far from any rules and regulations. But not all of them are as lucky as Aglaia, who lives at the top of a magical tree together with her friend Bianca and an incredible host of flying dogs, talking cats, carnivorous flowers and children who speak in verse.Inventively illustrated by Quentin Blake, Aglaia's adventures - and her battles with the gruff Signor Brullo and the woodmen who want to cut down the tree - are sure to enchant and inspire the imagination of every child.

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Bianca Pitzorno is one of Italy's most famous contemporary children's writers. Her critically acclaimed novels address many social and political problems while remaining imaginative and amusing. Together with Polissena and Her Pig, The House in the Tree - winner of the prestigious Andersen Prize for Children's Literature - is her most famous book. Her works have been translated into several languages.

General Fields

  • : 9781846884108
  • : Alma Books
  • : Alma Books
  • : 0.06
  • : 01 August 2017
  • : 198mm X 128mm
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Bianca Pitzorno
  • : Paperback
  • : Quentin Blake
  • : 128
  • : b/w