"An Italian Adventure"

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"Amman's novel astutely examines such themes as religion, sexuality, family relations, and gender... A lighthearted but affecting narrative." — Kirkus Reviews (Recommended) Italy, 1987. An adult magazine found on the eve of a First Confession. A summer of secrets that changes everything. Eight-year-old Leda is a devout tomboy whose carefully ordered world is shaken when her nemesis, a Sicilian transplant named Nico, foists an abandoned adult magazine upon her. The discovery triggers a firestorm of shame and questions about an identity Leda doesn't yet have a name for. Bound by secrets and a shared sense of belonging nowhere, these two unlikely allies struggle to define and defend their budding identities in the face of rigid Italian traditions and adult hypocrisy. Why Reviewers are Loving An Italian Adventure: The "Nonbinary Anne of Green Gables": A fresh, "Own Voices" take on realistic fiction and the pursuit of self-acceptance. Vivid 1980s Setting: A nostalgic, atmospheric dive into Northern Italian culture, religion, and family dynamics. Acclaimed Prose: Following the "astute and affecting" (Kirkus) debut of The Italian Saga, author Gaia B. Amman, Ph.D., brings the clinical eye of a scientist and the heart of a storyteller to this fictionalized memoir. Volume 1 of a Saga: Reviewers will get an early look at the foundation of Lee’s journey before the release of the sequel, An Italian Summer. Based on a true story. Perfect for readers of Sex Education and Call Me By Your Name.