Paolo Mazzucato

Fantina arrives in 1902 Venice, Italy, in search of fortune and glory, but uncovers, instead, a secret plot to destroy the city. Now she must join a mysterious guild of gondoliers and harness the unseen power of Glim to defeat the evil forces at work.

With elements of Italian folklore, steampunk fantasy and a touch of Venetian history, The Gondoliers will welcome young readers into an enchanting new world of wondrous adventure.

Ages 10 and up

"...one of those books that grabs the imagination from the first sentence and never lets go."

The US Review of Books (READ FULL REVIEW)

"...mystery, drama, and tension...are nicely woven into a vivid story of courage, adventure, and secrets uncovered."

Midwest Book Review (READ FULL REVIEW)

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