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2014Agnese Fabbri

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Salani Editore

FICTION

March 2014Pages: 208

LA MONTAGNA DEI POLPETTINI

MARCOGIUSTI

After The Giggler Treatment, i Polpettini!From one of the most important writer, TV producer and entertai-ner in Italy’s broadcasting networks.

In June 1962 a little boy who has just finished his fourth year of primaryschool finds himself spending a week with his grandmother Carlotta inthe small hamlet of Seggiano, in the province of Grosseto. Althoughthese are years of fervent cultural unrest and of the rapid growth ofpost-war Italy, time appears to have come to a halt in this Tuscan village,where everything carries on with the usual peace and quiet. The youngprotagonist is all but bored, thanks to the many stories told by the villa-gers and by the sheer entertainment of the first sketch comedy televisionshows, but most of all thanks to a little mouse called Ughetto degliUgurgeri, who takes him on nightly journeys to the Fairies' House andthe Devils' Crossing...

« It is set in the 60’s. An intelligent and curious child describes theworld the way he sees it, with rough- edged affections and thelooming media tsunami as in a fairy tale: pure nostalgia! »

Walter Siti

«A luxuriant jungle of cultural citations, above all an uncondi-tional act of love, for the lore of long gone television (and adver-tising) now lost to the passing of time». Il Manifesto

Marco Giusti was born in Grosseto in 1953. He produced popular tele-vision programmes such as Blob (created with Enrico Ghezzi), Carosello,Soirée and Stracult. In 1996 he curated an exhibition on Carosello at theTriennale di Milano. A film scholar, he edited an important dictionary ofItalian films as well as several exhibitions on Italian cinema. He is theauthor of some interesting biographies and a series of essays on the his-tory of Carosello. He has written for newspapers such as L'Espresso andil Manifesto for many years.

Salani Editore

FICTION

April 2014Pages: 96

SUPER MAGICO GIONZ

GUIDOQUARZO

The new novel by the 2013 Andersen Prize winner.

On the day Mr Gionz steps out of the television, Gianni isn't quite surehow to deal with him. A few days pass however, and the two becomeinseparable friends. Eventually Mr Gionz transports Gianni into hisworld, where just for a few hours he will become a superhero.

A child dealing with adult problems, an unlikely superhero and a klepto-maniac aunt... Caught between school, the supermarket and twohomes, will Gianni manage to attain a normal life? The comedic forceand the sheer quality of writing of an acclaimed author who has sold90.000 copies.

«Quarzo is at his best in the rarefied narration and in the wonderof his 'rounded stories,' as he calls them». Donatella Ziliotto

« The beauty of Guido Quarzo's writing is capable of slidingseamlessly from History to just 'story,' where the reader is carriedas if through the character's dreams». Il Sole 24 ore

«One of the greatest names in Italian narrative ».Anselmo Roveda, Andersen

Guido Quarzowas born in Turin, where he currently lives and works. Hehas a degree in Pedagogy and has been working for many years as a pri-mary school teacher and educator. He has been publishing novels, shortstories and poetry for children since 1989. In 1995 he was awarded withPremio Andersen, and in 1996 he won the Prize Cento, which confirmedQuarzo as one of the most talented and influential Italian authors writingtoday. Among his novels L'ultimo lupo mannaro in città, Clara va al mare,Il libraio sotterraneo, Il bambino che guarda l'isola and La meravigliosamacchina di Pietro Corvo, all published by Salani. In 2013 he won the An-dersen Prize.

Salani Editore

FICTION

March 2014Pages: 176

LA DOPPIA VITADEL SIGNOR ROSENBERG

FABRIZIOSILEI

Fabrizio Silei never ceases to surprise us.

A great historical novel with dickensian echoes for a youngaudience.

Mr Rosenberg descends from a lineage of businessmen and is the ownerof a large chain of emporiums in late 1920s America. He has two greatpassions: money and playing chess over the phone. The poor and theworking class are not allowed to enter his emporiums; these are placeswhere members of the bourgeoisie must feel a part of a happy America,free of imperfections. A few months prior to the crisis of 1929, a younggirl accused of theft is brought into his office. The girl, whose beautifulface is however marked by a cleft lip, challenges him to a game of chessand wins. It is thanks to her that Rosenberg comes into contact with themost destitute stratum of society. This experience will forever change hislife, allowing him to redeem himself and become a better person.

«A refined and enthralling novel. A story which entwines therhythms of a fairy tale with the reality of the history of the1900’s. Angels, demons and the folly of a world based on profitat any cost. Once again Silei is confirmed as a great author. Aknowledgeable and poetic vision from someone who knows thatthe best way to understand today is to look back on yesterday ».

Walter Fochesato

Fabrizio Silei. His first novel Alice e i Nibelunghi was acclaimed by criticsand readers alike. In 2008 Silei was the only Italian author to makeit to the final selection for the Unicef Award for human and chil-dren's rights literature. In 2012 he won the Andersen Award forthe best book for 9-12 year old readers. Alice e i Nibelunghi, Bernar-do e l'angelo nero, Un pitone nel pallone and Se il diavolo porta il cap-pello are also published by Salani.

Salani Editore

FICTION

Febrary 2014Pages: 180

AMORI ELEMENTARI

SERGIOBASSOand

MARIANNACAPPI

Based on this book, the film of the same name that will be re-leased on 20 February 2014 on 380 screens.

Matilde has been in love with Tobia since their third year in primaryschool, and she thinks it is high time they become officially engaged. Ka-terina and Aleksej are from Russia; they have an indissoluble bond whichstarted on a plane many years before. Over time, the four of them havebecome a very tight-knit group of friends, always ready for new adven-tures. Their figure skating and hockey teams will take part in an impor-tant championship held in Moscow, a much-awaited event that willchange their lives, and the lives of their friends, forever.

Sergio Basso has worked with Gianni Amelio as an assistant directorand dialogue writer.He has also worked for publishing houses and institutions such as Il Sole24ore, SKIRA, the University of Milan and Oxford University.

Marianna Cappi is a journalist and a scriptwriter. She teaches screen-writing in some Master courses. She lives and works in Rome.

Marina Polla de Luca is a cinema and theatre actress, writing scripts forfilms and television as well as being an author and scriptwriter in herown right.

Salani Editore

NON-FICTION

March 2014Pages: 144

A SCUOLA CON SUN TZU

ANONIMODEL

QUARTO ANNO

Based on the principles of The art of War by Sun Tzu, this bookshows you how school can do a lot for you, as long as you goabout it in the right frame of mind.

Life is a war. School is even more so.The enemy may have many faces:boring subjects, illegible books, incompetent teachers, difficult class-mates, or even our own weaknesses. Learn to fight them all to achievethe greatest victory: promotion and the realization that you have learnedsomething.

I’m a fourth-year student. To get this far has cost me a lot – I’ve argued,cried, had sleepless nights. In the end I lost all interest in studying. Then,by chance, I read the Art of War by Sun Tzu, which opened up a newworld for me. Let’s be frank: school is like a territory to be conquered,or a series of fortresses to be captured. You can fall in love with one sub-ject, hate another, make friends with the janitor,be one tea- cher’s petand the enemy of another. But there is only one stark reality: you have tosurvive. Either you win, or the school does.

If you want to win, I’ll teach you how. If you want the school to win,don’t read this book.

Salani Editore

NON-FICTION

February 2014Pages: 224

MOZART ERA UN FIGO,BACH ANCORA DI PIÙ

MATTEORAMPIN

andLEONORAARMELLINI

Classical music is far « cooler » (and makes you « cooler ») thanpop music: it makes films absorbing and commercials memorable;it has a calming effect on the mind and on babies in the womb; itis packed full with rhythm, harmony, genius and insanity.

The so-called « classical » musicians are far from boring. Rather, they arefascinating personalities who deserve to be known. Who was Mozart?Who was Bach? How did they manage to compose their unforgettablemelodies? Their music used to excite millions of people – and it still doesso today.Packed with anecdotes and stories from the lives of great musicians, thebook also touches upon what music is and how it works and offers sug-gestions on what to listen to begin a journey of discovery in the magicalrealm of the art of sounds.

«An opportunity to rediscover classical music , accessible to all ».Il Venerdi di Repubblica

Matteo Rampin, psychiatrist and psychotherapist has over twentybooks to his credit, all published in Italy and abroad.

Leonora Armellini was born in Padua (Italy) in 1992. She got her de-gree from the college of music, getting a summa cum laude, at theage of 12. She is unanimously recognised as the best emerging talentin Italian classical music.

Salani Editore

FICTION

October 2013Pages: 536

HOPEL'ULTIMO SEGRETO DEL FUOCO

CAILÍNÓG

In a timeless world, a young, great heroine has the power of themost intense light: Fire, the divine gift men have forgotten.A journey of self-discovery. A great adventure in the name oftrue friendship.

Hope is thirteen years old, she has green eyes and red hair. She doesn'tknow who her parents are, she has forgotten her own past and she hasno idea how she arrived in Kaerlud after the Dark Wars destroyed theworld. She may seem like an ordinary orphan, but she's is not: Hopehas the incredible power to create Fire simply by opening her hands.Considered a witch and rejected by everyone, Hope finds out that theGods have a devastating plan in mind: they want to regain control ofthe Earth and to exterminate the descendants of Prometheus. The Im-mortals are ready to use any means necessary, including the most terri-ble ones, and to unleash monsters and other diabolic creatures toachieve their goals.In an epic journey through labyrinths and lost underwater cities, Hopewill have to face up to her destiny as the Chosen One and will haveto give the wise Guardians of Time and the valiant warriors of Nazar areason to fight.

« Fantasy and myth sit well together. This book demonstratesthat ». Rolling Stone

Cailín Óg is an Irish writer who was born in Dublin in 1984. Her trueidentity remains a secret.

Salani Editore

FICTION

September 2013Pages: 112

LE GIACCHE DEGLI ALLENATORI

GABRIELLAGREISON

All football lovers, old and new, will recognise themselves in thisbook; an irresistible adventure that deals with the most impor-tant values in life: selflessness, courage and loyalty. And a lotof irony.

Edo is ten years old and loves football above all else. One day, he comesacross a building under construction. Here he finds a great number ofobjects from the past, particularly some old jackets. Edo puts a jacketon and, as if by magic, he finds himself in the 1970s at La Pinetina sportcentre, while Inter player are training. Edo will live a unique experiencethat will allow him to get to know the great champions of the time: Al-tobelli, Beccalossi and Eugenio Bersellini, nicknamed the Iron Sergeant.

«This book helps us understand what the real dream of a childis ». Javier Zanetti

« This book brought back the memories of my magic Inter. Chil-dren who like football will love it ». Evaristo Beccalossi

« The younger football fans are, the nicer they are. For them,football is a beautiful fairy tale without end».

Eugenio Bersellini

Gabriella Greison was born in Milan in the mid-1970s. She has neversupported a specific club, but she has always loved football. After shecompleted her degree in nuclear physics, she decided she wanted to be-come a journalist. She has been writing for La Gazzetta dello Sport,SportWeek, and la Repubblica since 2007. She writes about current af-fairs, politics, social and cultural issues for Vanity Fair. She has a blogcalled Greison Anatomy. In television, she has established herself as asport analyst for Rai Sport.

Salani Editore

FICTION

May 2013Pages: 160

ULISSEIL MARE COLOR DEL VINO

GIOVANNINUCCI

An immortal myth told to children with a modern twist.

This is Odysseus' story: the greatest, the smartest, the most human of allheroes of antiquity. Homer's character is presented here with all hisweaknesses and intuitions, and the narrative style is so crisp and infor-mal that even the laziest readers will fall in love with it.

«Readers will not be able to put this book down easily, becauseeach of its scenes corresponds to some truth that is already insideus, that we knew already and that will lead us, each and everytime, to identify ourselves with the most human and ordinaryof all heroes: Odysseus ».

Giovanni Nucci

Giovanni Nucci (Rome, 1969) has been editor for children's literature,adult fiction and non-fiction for Mondadori, Edizioni e/o, Laterza andAdelphi.

Salani Editore

FICTION

June 2013Pages: 320

GOD BREAKER

LUCATARENZI

Between American Gods and Hunger Games, action and myth in-vade the bookstores.

A fast-paced and heart-pounding narrative set in a realistic, urban uni-verse. A rich, often humorous story, packed with unexpected turns ofevents.Gods are still alive. The gods we know about from ancient myths and themany others we know nothing about are still walking the streets of Lon-don, Milan and Amsterdam. They are just like us, but they have thepower to destroy the laws of reality and to change the destiny of theworld.Edwin is a demigod, the son of a god and a mortal woman. His fatherabandoned him shortly after his birth, and for this reason Edwin had towatch helplessly as his mother was killed, and was himself horribly tor-tured and tormented by a monster. He swore revenge.He spent his whole life getting ready for it. He now wants to find hisfather and destroy him at all costs.Nothing can stop him though, not even knowing that to win the finalbattle he may lose his soul.

Luca Tarenzi (born 1976) has a degree in History of Religions. He hasbeen a journalist, a publishing consultant and a tourist guide. Nowadays,when he is not busy playing roleplay games, watching TV shows orstudying new witchcrafts, he works as a translator and novelist.

Salani Editore

FICTION

April 2013Pages: 64

UN ASINO A STRISCE

GIORGIOSCARAMUZZINO

andGEK

TESSARO

The true story of a friendship between a Palestinian boy, a zebra,and a zoo keeper.A delicate story that will touch the reader's heart.

Talal is a Palestinian boy and a friend of Aidha, a zebra in the zoo beyondthe Wall. Due to the constant bombings, the zoo has been reduced tomere ruins. When the zoo is bombed once again, Aidha is killed. Tryingto spare Talal the pain, the zoo keeper `̀ disguises'' a donkey as a zebra.Of course Talal quickly realises the truth, and leaves the zoo feeling be-trayed and broken-hearted. The old zoo keeper would like to talk to Ta-lal, but he is nowhere to be found. The news spreads all over the countryand several journalists arrive. The zoo keeper can now publicly say he issorry and in an interview he asks Talal to forgive him. The boy decides hedeserves a second chance and the two of them, now friends again, put asign outside the donkey's cage that reads `̀ this zebra is not a donkey''.

Giorgio Scaramuzzino has been an actor and theatre director since1970. He is currently responsible for the School and Educational Sectorof the Theatre. A complete and histrionic performer, his theatrical ver-sion of Pennac's Come un romanzo was a remarkable success. He writesand stages Pimpa's stories.

Gek Tessaro is an illustrator and a children's books author. He has beenworking with several publishing houses and his books have received im-portant awards. In 2005 and 2008 he entered the selection of the best12 Italian books made by the International Youth Library in Munich. In2010 he won the Premio Andersen as best complete author.

Salani Editore