The Great Antonio
  • Published: 18 February 2025
  • ISBN: 9781662665554
  • Imprint: Astra Publishing House
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 64
  • RRP: $16.99

The Great Antonio

TOON Level 2

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Paperback
18 Feb 2025
Hardback
11 Oct 2016
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The Great Antonio weighed as much as a horse, wrestled a bear, fought two trucks at once—AND HE WAS REAL!

The Great Antonio weighed as much as a horse, wrestled a bear, fought two trucks at once—AND HE WAS REAL!

"A tribute as heartfelt as it is joyous." —Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW

What made the Great Antonio so great? He weighed as much as a horse! He once wrestled a bear. He could devour twenty-five roasted chickens at one sitting. In this whimsical graphic novel, beloved author and illustrator Elise Gravel tells the true story of Antonio Barichievich, the larger-than-life Montreal strongman who had muscles as big as his heart. Now available in an affordable paperback ediition!
  • Published: 18 February 2025
  • ISBN: 9781662665554
  • Imprint: Astra Publishing House
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 64
  • RRP: $16.99
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About the author

Elise Gravel

Elise Gravel is both a graphic designer and accomplished illustrator. She has written and illustrated several books for children in both French and English, including Super-Dude, Super-Gizmo, Super-Thingamagig, Le Catalogue des Gaspilleurs, and J'eleve mon Monstre. Elise lives with her family in Montreal, Canada.

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