by Vamba · Gribaudo · Tapa blanda · ISBN 9788858016176
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«Il giornalino di Gian Burrasca» is the classic of children's literature by Vamba, published by Gribaudo in reinforced paperback (317 pages, in Italian).
Written as a diary, it recounts the pranks of Giannino Stoppani, a Tuscan boy nicknamed Gian Burrasca for his rebellious nature. Among family, acquaintances and the Pierpaoli school, he records his antics and punishments; his excessive sincerity causes comic situations and ironically portrays the hypocrisy of adults.
It appeared in instalments in «Il giornalino della domenica» (1907-1908) and in volume in 1912. Complete edition in Italian, with a Ricercato poster; recommended reading from age 10.
For readers aged 10 and up and for adults who want to rediscover a classic of Italian children's humour.
Vamba Sherif is a Liberian-born writer residing in the Netherlands. He writes in English and Dutch. His 2015 novel The Emperor's Son deals with Samori Toure, who founded a great empire in northwestern Africa in the 19th century. Toure fought the English and the French to hold on to this empire.
