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Witch FictionFae & Fairy Fiction

Strega Nona

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  • 1934 first published
  • 32 pages
  • ★ 4.4 (17 ratings)
  • 41 editions
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Strega Nona is a 1934 witch fiction and fae fiction short story by Tomie dePaola. The story is set in Italy and Germany. Characters include Strega Nona and Big Anthony. Key subjects include Avarice, Folklore, grandmothers and Healing.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, and 140 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 41 editions across 4 languages.

At about 32 pages, most readers finish it in about 35 minutes.

About Strega Nona

Strega Nona is a lovable grandmotherly witch who helps all the townspeople with their problems.She hires Big Anthony to help her with chores. One day he hears her singing to the pasta pot. He however, does not see her blowing three kisses to make it stop. Her one rule is never to touch the pasta pot, but when she is away Big Anthony takes it out and sing the song to it, then invites all the townspeople to come and get pasta. The problem comes when he c 't stop the pot. In the end, his punishment fits the crime.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Characters

  • Strega Nona
  • Big Anthony

Subjects

  • Avarice
  • Folklore
  • Grandmothers
  • Healing
  • Magic
  • Memory
  • Strega Nona
  • Tales
  • Fairy tales
  • Blind
  • Books and reading
  • Folklore, italy
  • Big books
  • Children's fiction
  • Witches
  • Gardening

Quick answers

Who wrote Strega Nona?

Strega Nona was written by Tomie dePaola and first published in 1934.

What genre is Strega Nona?

It is usually shelved as Witch Fiction and Fae & Fairy Fiction.

How long is Strega Nona?

The median edition has 32 pages, about about 35 minutes of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Strega Nona?

Readers who like it often enjoy Kinder- und Hausmärchen, The Yellow Fairy Book and The Magician's Nephew.

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