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The novel is written in a diary form as told by Enrico Bottini, a 9-year old primary school student in Italy with an upper class background who is surrounded by classmates of working class origin. The entire chronological setting corresponds to the third-grade season.

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This book is in Clásicos juveniles. (standard series)
This is book 753 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

Preceded by Kidnapped, and followed by Seven Little Australians.

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  1. Edmondo De Amicis (Author)

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Original Language: Italian
Publisher: Treves
Country: Italy
Publication Date: October 18, 1886
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