Wanting to stop the springtime mischiefs-and overcome his own fear of Manalonga-Primo seeks an advantage. He finds one when he discovers a mysterious ring in the belly of a fish. Is the ring just a pretty trinket or is it magic?
Writer and artist John Bemelmans Marciano is the grandson of
Ludwig Bemelmans. John has continued his grandfather’s legacy
of the Madeline books with MADELINE AND THE OLD HOUSE
IN PARIS, MADELINE AT THE WHITE HOUSE, and MADELINE AND THE
CATS OF ROME. He is the author of BEMELMANS: The Life and Art of
Madeline’s Creator, and of THE NINE LIVES OF ALEXANDER BADDENFIELD,
illustrated by Sophie Blackall. John lives in Brooklyn with his
wife, Andromache, and their daughter, Galatea.
Sophie Blackall has illustrated more than thirty books,
including Finding Winnie, for which she won the Caldecott
medal, and the New York Times Best
Illustrated books Big Red Lollipop and The Baby
Tree, which she also wrote. Born in Australia, Sophie lives
in Brooklyn with her children Olive and Edward.
John and Sophie share studio space in Brooklyn, which makes it easy
for them to collaborate.
Praise for The Witches of Benevento series:
“Blackall’s delicate, lovely artwork is bewitching and Marciano’s
text is, as the title implies, loaded with molto mischief. I can't
wait to read what the Janara have in store for the Benevento kids
next.” —Lane Smith, author of Return to Augie Hobble
“Not your run-of-the-mill chapter book. What we have here is a
fresh, charming tale about an Italian village afflicted with
witches and the brave, quarrelsome band of friends who try to make
their acquaintance. A frisky, ingenious introduction to an old
world and a new series.” —Annie Barrows, author of the Ivy and Bean
series
“There is a mystery in Benevento—a mystery of witches and spirits
and magic. Will you go back in time to this charming town and solve
the mystery? And if you do, will you tell me what the solution is?
Really! Please tell me! But watch out for the spirits. They are
mischievous indeed...The Witches is a charming, intelligent
tale, illustrated beautifully and evocatively. —Adam Gidwitz,
author of A Tale Dark and Grimm
"Marciano has delivered a delicious blend of otherworldly
adventure, sure to be a hit with young readers. Blackall’s
distinctive and expressive drawings complement the gentle magical
tale. A magnificent introduction to fantasy for younger chapter
readers" —School Library Journal
"A fresh and pleasing Continental sojourn for chapter-book
readers." —Kirkus Reviews
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