Strega Nona
About this book
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\n't stop the pot. In the end, his punishment fits the crime.
Reader Profile
4.3/5 · 90775 readers · 32 pages · ≈ 36 min · Moderate
How long does it take to read Strega Nona?
About ≈ 36 min — 32 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Strega Nona?
32 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Strega Nona?
It sits on the Fairy Tales, Fiction shelves.
Is Strega Nona in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Strega Nona?
The main characters include Strega Nona, Big Anthony.
Where does Strega Nona take place?
It is set in Italy, Germany.
Who wrote Strega Nona?
Tomie dePaola.