The Legend of Old Befana: An Italian Christmas Story by Tomie dePaola

The Legend of Old Befana: An Italian Christmas Story

Legends

Tomie dePaola

32 pages first pub 1980 (view editions)

fiction childrens adventurous fast-paced
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Description

The celebration of Befana, who flies across the sky on Twelfth Night, leaving cakes and cookies for children as they sleep, is a beloved story in Europe. It is timeworn only by its many versions, and Tomie dePaola's retelling is unique in its resp...

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Community Reviews

3.85
based on 82 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 80%

hopeful: 60%

lighthearted: 60%

funny: 40%

informative: 40%

inspiring: 40%

reflective: 40%

emotional: 20%


Pace

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33% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

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33% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

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Loveable characters?

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33% of readers chose Complicated
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Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

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66% of readers chose No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

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