MIZZICA
JUDY STARKMAN and BILL LAGATTUTA
ILLUSTRATED BY ALEX FOSTER
Based on a true story.
Ciao! Mi chiama Mizzica. Questo libro racconta la mia storia fantastica!
Ciao! Mi chiama Mizzica. Questo libro racconta la mia storia fantastica!
On the Island of Sicily, Mizzica, an innocent puppy cheats death in the dangerous countryside after being abandoned in a garbage dumpster by her heartless owner. Doomed to spend her days avoiding poisoned meatballs and dodging bullets from angry farmers, she is saved by an American couple who wish to bring her to Los Angeles. But her new and exciting life changes when she suddenly disappears.
From the wilds of Sicily to the bustling streets of Los Angeles.
Follow an amazing dog on her exciting adventures.
“On a moonlit night on the Italian island of Sicily, a tiny car speeds down a lonely country road. The driver hurries, swerving past carob trees and stone farmhouses. When he reaches a garbage dumpster by the side of the road, he screeches to a stop, climbs out, and looks around, making sure no one can see him. The dumpster is overflowing with trash. Beside it sits a stack of dirty mattresses. Alone in the darkness, far from prying eyes, the man opens the trunk and grabs a small burlap sack. Grunting, he heaves the bag onto the garbage heap and shouts, “Good riddance once and for all!””
There are 60,000 stray dogs roaming the countryside in Sicily. To help rescue and adopt as many as possible, all proceeds from this book will be donated to
Canile Refugio degli Iblea.
RESCUE AND ADOPTION KENNEL, 97012 CHIARAMONTE GULFI (RG) SICILY, ITALY
NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon.
Meet the team.
Judy Starkman and Bill Lagattuta are lifelong animal lovers. As a married couple, they have rescued and raised three dogs. Gifted storytellers in the field of television and documentary films, Judy and Bill knew two things when they discovered Mizzica living in a dumpster in Sicily. They had to save her, and they had to bring her story to children all over the world.
Readers love Mizzica’s story.
“From the first few pages, I was completely immersed in this little dog’s story. Her adventure kept me in suspense, eager to find out what happened at every turn. The authors managed to balance moments of great emotional intensity with lighter, funny ones. It all results in a great teaching message for people of all ages. I highly recommend this book to all animal lovers and those looking for a heartwarming story.”
Silvia
“After reading about Mizzica and her rescue, my daughter had only one question—How can WE adopt a dog from Sicily? This book will teach kids of all ages that dogs are not to be abandoned.”
Leslie
“What a wonderful children’s book! A fun bonus is that it is just as wonderful for the grownups! I absolutely love the story about Mizzica, and my grandkids wanted the story to keep going when I read it to them! I highly recommend adding this to your collection! We can’t wait for the next book!”
Tammy
"Great book. Your kids and grandchildren will love it. Perfect adventure for children of all ages, especially 5 to 13 and grown-ups too! Very inspirational. And the profits go to save dogs makes it even better! Bought several for gifts."
Sheldon
