Review by The Mole
Monacello is a character from Italian folk tales, who came from Naples and was seen to bring luck, sometimes good but sometimes bad. Not a pretty little chap, he dressed a little like a monk and had two caps, one black for mischief and one red for good luck.
This book is the second of a trilogy and tells various tales of his naivety and mischief making around Naples.
Aimed at the 8-10 year old reader, the illustrations depict an unattractive monk-like figure that oozes mischief - something that will appeal to it's readers and while Monacello brings good luck he doesn't do it very well and prefers his mischief. The illustrations are dark and spooky but depict the tone of the story and the under city in which Monacello lives.
The telling is light hearted and appealing and perhaps a little reminiscent of AA Milne's Winnie The Pooh while all the time underlining the darker side of Naples' life at that time.
A story that will appeal to children who like the darker side of stories (ghosts, vampires and stories of revenge) and the underdog winning through.
Publisher - Phoenix Yard Books
Genre - Children 8-10, Folk Tales, illustrated story book
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