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The Adventures of Cipollino

Gianni Rodari, illustrated by Dasha Tolstikova, Antony Shugaar

Cipollino is a young onion who leaves home to study scoundrels after his father is wrongly imprisoned. In a land populated largely by fruits, vegetables, and animals, he confronts the rule of Prince Lemon and gathers friends along the way. His journey draws on cleverness, courage, and friendship as he works against tyranny and seeks freedom for his father and land. The story is an episodic Italian fantasy adventure.

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Themes
Adventure · Courage · Fantasy And Magic · Friendship · Social Justice
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Enchanted Lion
Published
October 28, 2025
Pages
248
ISBN-13
9781592704163
Language
English
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