Word Wizard

1) Pg. 10 Par. 4
"'You'll never guess.  Read this!'  Bambolona handed Strega Nona a handbill."
Definition: a flyer or community brochure, a small printed sheet for distribution by hand
Part of Speech: Noun
Sentence: The handbill she gave me announced that there was going to be a huge party at the home of the prince.

2) Pg. 12 Par. 2
"Everyone go dolci--sweets--and cappuccino for paying a visit, and indeed she had the latest scientific equipment --strange looking machines that did all kinds of things."
Definition: A sweet coffee, espresso mixed with foamed hot milk and often flavored.
Part of Speech: Noun
Sentence: Instead of coffee to wake me up I would prefer a hot cappuccino.

3) Pg. 16. Par. 3
"How could he? How could he! The big ungrateful traitor."
Definition: trader or a person who goes with the enemy after being on your side
Part of Speech: Noun
Sentence: There was a traitor in the war and he gave all of our secrets to the enemy.