Children's books, which not only attract small readers with magic and sorcery, but also teach good, are rare. It is these, full of adventure, exciting and compelling, gives books to children of Robert Rizzo.
Biography
The Italian writer Roberta Rizzo writes adventure novels for children. Roberta was born in 1957 in Venice. She graduated from the Department of Philosophy at Ka'Foscari University. Studied at Moscow University, wrote a dissertation, which was based on work on psychology. Roberta Rizzo worked for several years as a teacher at school and was engaged in research on child psychology. In 1985, she took up criminal journalism.
In 2003, the writer made her literary debut, Roberta published her first book under the pseudonym Mooney Witcher. “Nina is the girl of the Sixth Moon” - a work that marked the beginning of the fantasy cycle for children. Rizzo later began several more book series: about the boy Gino and the girl Morgue. The adventures of the girl Nina, the trilogy about the Morgue and the boy Gino are translated into Russian. In 2004, the writer founded the company Sesta Luna, which organizes children's events.
The Adventures of Nina Girls
The first book of the cycle is about the girl Nina, who moves to her grandfather's house in Italy. Her parents work in Russia on a secret basis. The grandfather of the professor dies under mysterious circumstances, and secrets hidden in this big house await the girl. She finds books on alchemy, which must be deciphered with the help of the secret alphabet, and continues the work of her grandfather - she is fighting the universal evil in the person of Prince Carcone.
It is noteworthy that the books of Mooney Witcher are written in an easy, one might say, children's language. The author of the books is familiar with child psychology, and it is not surprising that interesting and kind books quickly found their way to the hearts of young readers. The next part about the adventures of the girl Nina and her friends is read in one breath - Nina and the riddle of the Eighth Note.
“Nina and the Curse of the Feathered Serpent,” the third book of the cycle, takes its young readers along with the heroes of the book to Mexico, where they will have to fight with the Black Magician. Magic falls upon Nina, but the ancient Mayan god comes to the aid of the girl. In the fourth part of “Nina and the Secret Eye of Atlantis” there is a betrayal and a touching hint of romantic feelings. The heroes of Muni Witcher seem a little older, but the adventures remain unchanged - exciting and exciting, with unearthly creatures, alchemical preparations and maps.
Reader, tell about yourself
In the Sixth Moon Girl’s Diary, the heroes of the cycle share their memories, and little readers can tell about themselves. In a fun way, Mooney Witcher invites them to fill out profiles. Nina and the Golden Number, the fifth book of the cycle, will tell not only about Carcone, but also about his powerful helpers-ghosts. They almost manage to destroy the harmony and beauty of the planet, but Nina will stand in the battle with evil.
In the sixth part of “Nina and the Force of the Absintium” the same exciting adventures, but the heroes have become much wiser. New faces appear, the company is divided into groups, each of them has its own puzzles and secrets. Adventures continue until it is unknown what Mooney Witcher has prepared for the little readers. “Nina” - 7th book, release date in Italy - January 2017.
Other books
The trilogy about the boy Geno tells about strange and amazing adventures. He has no friends, but this does not prevent him from learning the secret of the disappearance of his parents and learning to fend for himself. Geno has to study in an unusual school, where listening devices are everywhere. He goes in search of his parents and brother, and in decisive moments magic items come to his aid.
Three books about the adventures of the girl Morgues will tell young readers about a distant planet on which life has to be changed. A brave girl with freckles will confront the cruel rulers who seized power. Emotions and feelings are not the place here. And the Morgue enters the struggle to return the forgotten friendship and love to people.
A series of adventure books about Gatto Fantazio in Russia has not been published. In the meantime, little readers are looking forward to the new adventures of the girl Nina, which Mooney Witcher has prepared for them. “Nina” - the 7th book (release date in Russia is still unknown) - will tell about the abduction of the parents of the heroine of this exciting cycle. But Nina is not discouraged, at all costs she needs to save her relatives. Will friends help her? This is what the seventh book will tell.