Children's books for a family trip to Malta

A family reading pick for Malta, from the island's leading children's author.

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A story set where you are headed can turn the journey into part of the trip. For Malta, that means children's books by authors and illustrators from Malta, starting with The Secret Life of Nanna Genoveffa by Trevor Żahra. Below is one book worth packing, available in English with a link to find it at Bookshop.org or Amazon.

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The Secret Life of Nanna Genoveffa
Trevor Żahra · ages 9-12 · novel

A grandmother's mischievous secret past comes to light in a warm Maltese tale.

Most Maltese children's books stay in Maltese; this one has a confirmed English translation.

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