Nino (novel)

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Nino
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Author Valenti Angelo
Illustrator Valenti Angelo
LanguageEnglish
Genre Children's literature
Publisher Viking
Publication date
 1938
Publication placeUnited States
Pages244

Nino is a 1938 children's novel written and illustrated by Valenti Angelo. Inspired by Angelo's childhood, it tells the story of Nino, a young boy who lives in the Italian village of Massarosa with his mother and grandfather. Nino's father migrated to America when Nino was a baby and keeps in contact with the family via letter. After a series of adventures with his grandfather and best friend, Julio, a letter arrives from Nino's father containing money for the family to come to America and start a new life. [1]

It was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1939. [2] Anne T. Eaton reviewed the book in the New York Times and called special attention to the quality of the typography and illustrations. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Gillespie, John T.; Naden, Corinne J., eds. (2006). The Newbery/Printz Companion: Book Talk and Related Materials (3rd ed.). Libraries Unlimited. p. 90. ISBN   1-59158-313-6.
  2. ↑ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  3. ↑ "The New Books for Younger Readers: The Three Policemen or Young Bottsford of Farbe Island". The New York Times. November 27, 1938. Retrieved December 18, 2025.


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