This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
"Some secrets aren't meant to be kept... They're meant to be heard."
In a tiny Italian village where the Alps touch the sky, a reckless boy named Mirko discovers that Lake Como hides ancient magic. After breaking a sacred olive branch, he's cursed by the water spirit Nonno Elvio-his skin erupting in weeping sores that only heal when he performs acts of kindness.
This enchanting ecological fable explores:
¿ A world where nature fights back - From sentient anthills to bees that weave prophecies
¿ Unlikely guardians - A three-legged cat and ghostly owls guide Mirko's quest
¿ The cost of redemption - Every healed wound requires genuine sacrifice
Perfect for readers who loved:
¿ "The Secret Garden" (but with Italian folklore)
¿ Studio Ghibli's environmental themes
¿ Bedtime stories with moral depth
Includes:
¿ Discussion questions for parents/teachers
¿ Real conservation facts about Lake Como
¿ Hand-drawn map of Mirko's magical Italy
Praise:
"A Pinocchio for the climate change generation" - EcoKids Magazine
Age Range: 8-14 years (Grades 3-7)
ncludes:
¿ Discussion questions about nature's balance
¿ Real conservation secrets of Lake Como
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
"Some secrets aren't meant to be kept... They're meant to be heard."
In a tiny Italian village where the Alps touch the sky, a reckless boy named Mirko discovers that Lake Como hides ancient magic. After breaking a sacred olive branch, he's cursed by the water spirit Nonno Elvio-his skin erupting in weeping sores that only heal when he performs acts of kindness.
This enchanting ecological fable explores:
¿ A world where nature fights back - From sentient anthills to bees that weave prophecies
¿ Unlikely guardians - A three-legged cat and ghostly owls guide Mirko's quest
¿ The cost of redemption - Every healed wound requires genuine sacrifice
Perfect for readers who loved:
¿ "The Secret Garden" (but with Italian folklore)
¿ Studio Ghibli's environmental themes
¿ Bedtime stories with moral depth
Includes:
¿ Discussion questions for parents/teachers
¿ Real conservation facts about Lake Como
¿ Hand-drawn map of Mirko's magical Italy
Praise:
"A Pinocchio for the climate change generation" - EcoKids Magazine
Age Range: 8-14 years (Grades 3-7)
ncludes:
¿ Discussion questions about nature's balance
¿ Real conservation secrets of Lake Como
Mirko and the Whispering Secrets of Lake Como.: A Full-Color Illustrated Magical Tale of Nature, Redemption, and the Boy Who Learned to Listen.
Mirko and the Whispering Secrets of Lake Como.: A Full-Color Illustrated Magical Tale of Nature, Redemption, and the Boy Who Learned to Listen.
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940203488138 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Copyright by ANNA GOGOLEVA |
| Publication date: | 10/31/2025 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 5 - 8 Years |
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