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Truce of the Wolf and Other Tales of Old Italy

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Truce of the Wolf and Other Tales of Old Italy is a collection of seven Italian stories retold for children by Mary Gould Davis. They include a legend about Saint Francis of Assisi and a story from the Decameron.[1] Illustrated by Jay Van Everen, it was first published in 1931 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1932.[2]

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  1. ^ The Newbery & Caldecott Awards: a Guide to the Medal and Honor Books by the Association for Library Service to Children, ALA Editions, 2009, page 79
  2. ^ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. 1999-11-30. Retrieved 2009-12-30.