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Five science-loving friends find an old book that tells the story of a bizarre and fascinating tree of life that hides a very intricate and secret path among its branches. While deciphering the encrypted messages, they find themselves passing through mysterious portals that lead to the farthest corners of the earth. By doing so, the five friends begin an incredible journey, one that is guided by an ancient wisdom … knowledge that could help them save the planet. “It was as if beyond the threshold the moon had just risen on the horizon. It was not visible but its rays shown through the tunnel that appeared beyond the ancient wall, creating a glowing vortex…”


Paola Zannoner is considered one of the most important Italian writers for young people, appreciated by a wide audience. In over twenty years, she has received the most important Italian literary awards such as the Bancarellino (La linea del Traguardo, 2003) and the Strega Ragazzi e Ragazze Prize 2018 with L’ultimo faro (2017). Her novels have been translated into many languages, including Chinese and Russian. Zannoner has published for Giunti La banda delle ragazzine which is becoming a TV series.

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