Luca

De: Steve Behling, Disney Press

Narrado por: Edoardo Ballerini

This junior novelization retells the exciting story of Disney and Pixar’s Luca - in theaters June 18th, 2021!

Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s original feature film Luca is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta, and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply held secret: They are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface. Luca opens in theaters June 18, 2021. The film is retold in this junior novelization that’s perfect for girls and boys ages eight to 12.

©2021 Steve Behling and Disney Press (P)2021 Disney

Bazinga

My Slightly Sarcastic But Ultimately Honest Book Rating System:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 Stars): This book achieved legendary status in my personal library. I will likely reread it until the pages fall out (or my e-reader spontaneously combusts). Consider this my enthusiastic endorsement – you should probably read it unless you actively dislike joy.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 Stars): A truly excellent read! I enjoyed it immensely and would heartily recommend it to fellow bookworms. You might even catch me subtly pushing it into their hands.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3 Stars): Yep, it was a book I read. I turned the pages, absorbed the words, and emerged...unchanged. It was a pleasant enough journey, like a scenic detour that you wouldn't necessarily take again, but didn't regret.
⭐️⭐️ (2 Stars): This book existed. I finished it. That's about the highest praise I can offer. If you're looking for something truly captivating, maybe keep scrolling. This one's more of an "it filled the silence" kind of experience.
⭐️ (1 Star): Oh dear. This book and I did not get along. It was a literary tumbleweed in the vast desert of good books. Consider this a strong "do not recommend," unless you're conducting research on what not to do in storytelling.

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Raspberries

I really liked the two raspberries that Edoardo included in his reading. Very unexpected and good for the storytelling!

Amazing

I love Luca and this is a amazing book that Steve Behling wrote and it is amazing how Edoardo Ballerini read it.

Amazing

The voice actors was my favorite part of the whole thing and it made me feel so much better about myself

Luca

Beautiful movie.. beautiful story.. Beautifully told. I loved this and recommend you at least listen to the sample.