Bite-Sized Chapters: Dive into each chapter in minutes. The vocabulary and grammar used are optimized for beginners and intermediate Italian learners.

Bilingual Wordlist: Learn some of the most common Italian words and verbs, ready to add to your flashcards.

Insights on Common Mistakes: Written with the most recurring mistakes Italian beginners and intermediate learners make in my classes in mind.

Speaking Prompts: Enhance your spoken Italian skills, whether alone or with your tutor.

Cultural Insights About Sicily: Gain insights into some of the most picturesque villages in Sicily and get ready for your next trip to Italy.

Realistic Adult Stories: Learn real-life dialogues and experiences that you'll encounter as traveler in Italy.


The Plot

Fiona is a young American who is traveling to Sicily to obtain her dual citizenship through her great-grandparents. While visiting the small picturesque village of Montalbano Elicona, where her ancestors came from, she makes new friends...and more.


This short novel in Italian has been designed and optimized by a teacher of Italian with over 10 years of teaching experience, specializing in teaching adult Italian language learners.