Giovanni, Street Urchin of Naples: Giovanni 'O Scugnizzo

by Joseph Polacco

The slums of early 20th century Naples are threatened by violence and disease. Thirteen-year-old scugnizzo- street urchin-Giovanni survives by his wits and by alliances with the few he can trust. He and beautiful Filomena eventually fly off to Brooklyn, founding their own business and setting up their American home. Their Brooklyn family sends offshoots to LA, Las Vegas and the Ivy League. Family members serve America in both World Wars and in Korea...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0578763761
• ISBN13: 9780578763767
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Joseph C Polacco
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"