The Dons

NCACL Cultural Diversity Database

Title

The Dons

Author

Fusillo, Archimede

Publisher, Date

Penguin Books Australia, 2001

Audience

Secondary

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Annotation

Paul is 14-years-old and embarrassed by his forgetful Italian grandfather. Through his grandfather’s stories, Paul gains an appreciation of his Italian heritage. The author’s parents as Italian migrants underlie cultural empathy in this story of family life.
Key Concepts
1. Cross Cultural Relations
2. Empathy
3. Family
4. Migrants
5. Respect