Tommaso and the Missing Line
Tommaso and the Missing Line by Matteo Pericoli, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2008, is a charming exploration of a young boy’s quest to find a missing line from his drawing. This edition features 40 pages of beautifully illustrated black-and-white art, enhanced by a striking ribbon of orange that represents Tommaso’s elusive line. The narrative unfolds as Tommaso embarks on a journey through an Italian landscape, seeking guidance from his beloved Nonna.
Readers will find a story that blends elements of juvenile fiction and art, inviting them to join Tommaso in his search. As he examines various objects in his surroundings, the tale captures the essence of discovery and the importance of familial connections. The fable-like tone and exquisite illustrations create an engaging experience, making this book a delightful addition to any collection.
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ON THE DAY the strange thing happens–the day his line goes missing–Tommaso knows what he must do: find it. It’s the line on the drawing he puts in his pocket every day, the line he drew of the hill by his nonna’s house, and he knows he must find that very one.
Is that it there in the curl of the cat’s tail? No. Is it there in the antenna of the car? No, not it. It suddenly dawns on Tommaso whom to ask: Nonna. Nonna will know.
In a spare story with a fable-like tone, Matteo Pericoli takes us through an Italian landscape in search of Tommaso’s line–and in doing so brings us along on a journey of discovery. Exquisitely detailed black-and-white art is punctuated by a bright ribbon of orange: Tommaso’s missing line (or is it?). From the Hardcover edition.
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