Author Description

This enchanting Venetian folktale tells the story of a wealthy woman and her maid who both eat from an enchanted apple and soon give birth to sons. The boys, Pome and Peel, are raised as brothers and are closer than twins. "An unusual, entertaining story of brotherly loyalty and love, attractively set in its handsome format".--Kirkus Reviews. An IRA-CBC Children's Choice. Full-color illustrations.