Miriam Dubini

The Corsairs. Black Powder – vol. 2

Adventure

A series for adventure-seekers! Small in size, big on adventure!

An original series of adventure books curated by Pierdomenico Baccalario and written by Italy’s bestselling children’s authors. Incredible, epic stories, spanning all of history, and ranging around the world, bringing excitement, suspense and mystery, with a healthy dose of laughter!

In this book we’re in China, 1275. Qing is thirteen years old and dreams of becoming an alchemist like her father, Shu, a master of gunpowder. But when her father is kidnapped, she has no choice but to join a caravan of travelers from far, far away. Among them is a seventeen-year-old boy named… Marco Polo.

A sophisticated editorial product with exquisite cover artwork, old-style maps, comparative chronological tables and short profiles of the historical figures mentioned.
A return to the tradition of Salgari’s adventure stories for children, in an appealing, contemporary style.

Publisher: Solferino

Target: 8-10

Year: 2018

Author

Miriam Dubini

Miriam Dubini (1977–2018) was born in Milan, where she earned a degree in semiotics with a thesis on fairy tales. A beloved author, she is best remembered for her many books for children. She wrote and performed for children’s theatre, collaborated with Disney on fiction and comics, and worked with Ambra Orfei on the dramaturgy of circus performances.
Later, she moved to Rome to write a family film produced by IIF and Fulvio Lucisano.
Her boundless creativity led her to explore a variety of forms and languages, always with a sense of wonder and a deep connection to the world of childhood. She passed away prematurely, leaving an enduring mark on Italian children’s literature.

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