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On Etruscan Time by Tracy Barrett

2007-08 WAW Award Nominee (Grades 6-8)

September 10, 2007

A boy accompanies his mother to Italy, where she has been asked to help with an archeological dig of Etruscan ruins. He "luckily" discovers a stone that becomes a transport back to Etruscan time. Readers will learn about the careful process involved in uncovering ancient artifacts and a glimpse into Etruscan society. Glossaries of Italian-English and Etruscan-English words are also included for reference.

Characters:
Hector, Arath, Ettore, Mom, Susanna, Cai

Setting:
near Florence, Italy

 

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