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From a tiny isolated village to the high art of Florence, Dinos Story: A Novel of 1960s Tuscany completes the sweeping narrative of A Tuscan Trilogy. A boy just born in the first novel of the trilogy comes to Florence to study art, and, in this tumultuous decade of change, he is himself transformed as a devastating flood ruins not only works of art but also the lives of the poor and helpless. In the first of the trilogy, The Cielo: A Novel of Wartime Tuscany, terrified villagers confront seemingly insurmountable dangers while trapped in a farmhouse during the German occupation of 1944. In the second, Sparrows Revenge: A Novel of Postwar Tuscany, set in 1955, a guilt-ridden partisan relentlessly pursues the collaborator of one of the worst massacres in Italy during World War II. Martha Bergland, author of A Farm Under a Lake, calls Dinos Story a fascinating inside look at Florence through the eyes of Paul Salsinis warm and complex characters. I couldn't put it down. Lawrence Baldassaro, Professor Emeritus of Italian and Comparative Literature, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, found it an intriguing coming-of-age tale. Dino's Story is a seamless and conclusive sequel to the first two volumes of Paul Salsini's Tuscan trilogy. Once again, Salsini combines meticulous research, a keen eye for detail, and narrative dexterity.

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Come to a world of magic, where toys and books are alive, and magic is real! Meet the loveable Dino, an ordinary toy with a normal life and a passion for cooking and music. Be by his side as he moves to the Muzicalo Kingdom, a land of wonder and fun, where magic toys and books live together with people in harmony. What follows is an amazing adventure of self-discovery and magic as Dino tries to uncover the secrets of the magical kingdom, meeting friends and foes alike! Join Dino on his magical adventure through mysterious and unknown lands! From beautiful songs to amazing sights, Dino will see it all! Fly through the clouds and visit floating castles, walk through jungles covered in snow, or visit a beautiful underwater city! Adventure through the unknown and meet a variety of fun characters! And most importantly, uncover the secrets of the Muzicalo Kingdom along with Dino and his friends! Also! Have fun!

Dino and Spike are on their winter break from school. They borrow Santa’s sleigh to rescue Ted the turkey, to find a safe place for him. To their surprise, Ted is returned to them as a new family pet. After Christmas, they go to work with Dad and become junior deputies for the day. They cause chaos throughout the town but become heroes in the end when they capture the tuxedo bandit.