Nino (novel)
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| Author | Valenti Angelo |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Valenti Angelo |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Viking |
Publication date | 1938 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 244 |
Nino is a 1938 children's novel written and illustrated by Valenti Angelo. Inspired by Angelo's childhood, it tells the story of Nino, a young boy who lives in the Italian village of Massarosa with his mother and grandfather. Nino's father migrated to America when Nino was a baby and keeps in contact with the family via letter. After a series of adventures with his grandfather and best friend, Julio, a letter arrives from Nino's father containing money for the family to come to America and start a new life.[1]
It was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1939.[2] Anne T. Eaton reviewed the book in the New York Times and called special attention to the quality of the typography and illustrations.[3]
