Fairy Tales

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Author: Eygenios Trivizas

The Eighty-Eight Dolmadakia – A hilarious adventure signed by Eugene Trivizas!

Eighty-eight delicious, fragrant dolmadakia embark on a journey full of dangers... but how many of them will manage to...

The Eighty-Eight Dolmadakia – A hilarious adventure signed by Eugene Trivizas!

Eighty-eight delicious, fragrant dolmadakia embark on a journey full of dangers... but how many of them will manage to reach their destination?

Get ready for one of the most incredible, imaginative, and funny chases you have ever read, drawn from the inexhaustible imagination of...

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  • Language Greek
  • Age Age from 6 years old years
  • Theme Theme Funny Stories, Adventure & Fantasy
  • Number of pages Number of pages 162
  • Cover Cover Hardcover
  • Year of publication Year of publication 1997
  • Publisher Publisher Kalentis
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Description

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The Eighty-Eight Dolmadakia – A hilarious adventure signed by Eugene Trivizas!

Eighty-eight delicious, fragrant dolmadakia embark on a journey full of dangers... but how many of them will manage to reach their destination?

Get ready for one of the most incredible, imaginative, and funny chases you have ever read, drawn from the inexhaustible imagination of Eugene Trivizas! Mr. Zacharias Zarzavatidis, with much love and passion, cooks eighty-eight delicious dolmadakia for the birthday of his beloved Rodoula Rovoulounou. However, on the way to the party, the dolmadakia begin to disappear one by one in the most mysterious and comical way! Who is behind these delicious disappearances? Is it the gluttonous Loulis Loukoumolagnos, the cunning Pipitsa Paparopiperitsa, or someone else among the incredible suspects? A story full of humor, rapid twists, incredible characters, and, of course, many (or maybe not so many in the end?) dolmadakia!

  • Theme: Humor, Adventure, Mystery, Food (stuffed grape leaves!), Inventiveness, Wordplay
  • Style: Hilarious, imaginative, playful, with the unique verbal richness, neologisms, and subversive spirit of Eugene Trivizas.
  • Age: 6–9 years old (and for all Trivizas enthusiasts, regardless of age!)

Suitable for:

Children who love funny stories, imaginative adventures, and the unique, subversive humor of Eugene Trivizas. It is ideal for cultivating a love of reading through a story that entertains, stimulates the imagination, and provokes effortless laughter. An excellent choice for the whole family, for moments of shared reading, laughter, and enjoyment.

Why This Book Is Special:

  • It is written by the much-loved Eugenios Trivizas, the master of children's imagination, humor, and inventive language games.
  • The plot is full of unexpected events, hilarious situations, mystery, and inventive characters with incredible names, a trademark of the author.
  • It encourages creative thinking, a love for language, and the enjoyment of playing with words through imaginative neologisms and funny descriptions.
  • It is a story that is read breathlessly, maintaining unflagging interest and causing continuous laughter from beginning to end.
  • It is a classic example of the rich, unique, and multi-award-winning literature of Eugenios Trivizas, which has raised generations of children.

Suggestions for use by parents or educators:

  • Ideal for reading aloud, as the humor, rhythm of the text, and the incredible names of the heroes take off and offer even more fun.
  • Can be used as an opportunity for word games, creating new, funny names, or even for children to make their own funny mystery stories.
  • Enhances imagination and children's ability to think "outside the box," make assumptions, and enjoy the game of language.

With the book as a starting point, you can:

  • Discuss: Who did you think was "eating" the stuffed grape leaves at each stage of the story? Who was the funniest suspect? What was the most unexpected point of the adventure?
  • Ask the child: If you had 88 stuffed grape leaves and they disappeared one by one, what would you do? Who is your favorite character from the story and why?
  • Create: Make your own "stuffed grape leaf thieves" with incredible names, draw the funniest scene from the book or the journey of Mr. Zacharias Zazavatidis. Maybe even cook stuffed grape leaves together (and be careful they don't disappear!).

About the Creator:

  • Author: Eugene Trivizas
    Eugene Trivizas (born 1946, Athens) is one of the most beloved and award-winning Greek authors of children's literature, known for his boundless imagination, unique humor, and the imaginative worlds he creates. Although a professor of criminology in England, his great love is writing for children. He has written over 150 books, including fairy tales, novels, plays, and comics. Works such as "Fruitopia" and "The Island of Fireworks" have raised generations of children and have been translated into many languages.
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    Author
    Eygenios Trivizas
    Publisher
    Kalentis
    Illustrator
    Rania Varvaki
    Language
    Greek
    Theme
    Funny Stories, Adventure & Fantasy
    Age
    from 6 years old years
    Cover
    Hardcover
    Number of Pages
    162
    Publication Date
    1997
    Dimensions
    29x22 cm
    ISBN-13
    9789602190807

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    Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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    • midralaki
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      7 out of 30 members found this review helpful

      I was also swayed by the rave reviews of this book and bought it even though I generally don't like Trikizas' writing style. It is a colorless, black and white book that is far from any notion of storytelling, given that each continuation of the story you choose is one or two lines, the text of which makes absolutely no sense. It is indeed entertaining for a child to choose the continuation, but the difference is that there is no story to tell. I don't even consider it a book.

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      • It was not interesting
      • I would not choose a book by the same author
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    • msdjk
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      9 out of 23 members found this review helpful

      I bought the book because of good reviews.
      The only positive thing I find is that there is an interest in the fact that the child chooses the continuation of the story, which, however, has absolutely no meaning or message.
      Also, some images and stories are scary for a 6-year-old child. Finally, the pages are not colored but black and white with a green color. Overrated for me.

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      • I would not recommend it for purchase
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    • manitonoemi
      5
      2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

      Wonderful, both this and the "33 rubies" and many others by TriVizas. You can read it countless times without the little listeners or the parents getting bored!!

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    • Δανάη.
      5
      4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

      Favorite of my 5-year-old son but also mine!!! The images that the toy car conveys are magical and it passes them on to the child in a beautiful way that he remembers them....

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    • pelakipelaki
      5
      5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

      Unbelievable...... We had it when we were kids!!! One of the best children's fairy tales by far!!! I will definitely buy it at some point!!!! Nostalgia...

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    • megadragonlance
      5
      3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

      I grew up with this book, it was one of my favorites. In all of his books, Triantafyllidis has a storytelling style so rich in images and words that it captivates the child, I believe. As for the style of this particular book where you choose how the story will continue each time, it gives you the opportunity to read it many times and come up with a new ending.

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    • marilenasofouli
      5
      2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

      From reading the book so much, it has truly dissolved!! It is a wonderful book that encourages children to cultivate their imagination, something that doesn't happen much at their age anymore... I highly recommend it!

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    • painkiller84
      5
      5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

      I have a 6-year-old child who likes fairy tales but you can't really call him a fan. I have already read stories for almost an hour. For the past 2 hours, he has been begging me to read more to him. According to the decision the child makes on each page, the plot of the story changes completely. But besides this trick that makes it unique, it is also very well-written, and the imagination runs wild. It's an amazing fairy tale.

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    • Despina_Kyrillidou
      5
      4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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      As for the book, it is a perfect book. Impressively, it is not just an ordinary book. There are countless stories where you choose the ending!!!!!

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    • Έλενα Τ.
      5
      5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

      I never expected anything less from Eugene Trivizas. Wonderful, clever book. I had it as a child too. It was released in 1997. I see it again and I feel moved!

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    • LKARIPH
      5
      3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

      Wonderful!! Smart!!!!!! A book with many different ways in the plot!!! You decide how it will progress and how it will end each time!!!

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      Funny, original, and interesting book for children!

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    • We love it! The story changes every time! My daughter loves it. We have been reading it for 3 years!

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    • It was simply a wonderful book!

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    • 5
      1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

      Awesome!!! The child actively participates in the story and this definitely pleases all children very much!!!

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      Wonderful as always the author. Tremendous book Leo! I recommend it!

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    • I was also swayed by the rave reviews of this book and bought it even though I generally don't like Trikizas' writing style. It is a colorless, black and white book that is far from any notion of storytelling, given that each continuation of the story you choose is one or two lines, the text of which makes absolutely no sense. It is indeed entertaining for a child to choose the continuation, but the difference is that there is no story to tell. I don't even consider it a book.

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      7
    • I bought the book because of good reviews.
      The only positive thing I find is that there is an interest in the fact that the child chooses the continuation of the story, which, however, has absolutely no meaning or message.
      Also, some images and stories are scary for a 6-year-old child. Finally, the pages are not colored but black and white with a green color. Overrated for me.

      Translated from Greek ·
      9
    • Wonderful, both this and the "33 rubies" and many others by TriVizas. You can read it countless times without the little listeners or the parents getting bored!!

      Translated from Greek ·
      2
    • Favorite of my 5-year-old son but also mine!!! The images that the toy car conveys are magical and it passes them on to the child in a beautiful way that he remembers them....

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      4
    • Unbelievable...... We had it when we were kids!!! One of the best children's fairy tales by far!!! I will definitely buy it at some point!!!! Nostalgia...

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    Description & Specifications

    The Eighty-Eight Dolmadakia – A hilarious adventure signed by Eugene Trivizas!

    Eighty-eight delicious, fragrant dolmadakia embark on a journey full of dangers... but how many of them will manage to reach their destination?

    Get ready for one of the most incredible, imaginative, and funny chases you have ever read, drawn from the inexhaustible imagination of Eugene Trivizas! Mr. Zacharias Zarzavatidis, with much love and passion, cooks eighty-eight delicious dolmadakia for the birthday of his beloved Rodoula Rovoulounou. However, on the way to the party, the dolmadakia begin to disappear one by one in the most mysterious and comical way! Who is behind these delicious disappearances? Is it the gluttonous Loulis Loukoumolagnos, the cunning Pipitsa Paparopiperitsa, or someone else among the incredible suspects? A story full of humor, rapid twists, incredible characters, and, of course, many (or maybe not so many in the end?) dolmadakia!

    • Theme: Humor, Adventure, Mystery, Food (stuffed grape leaves!), Inventiveness, Wordplay
    • Style: Hilarious, imaginative, playful, with the unique verbal richness, neologisms, and subversive spirit of Eugene Trivizas.
    • Age: 6–9 years old (and for all Trivizas enthusiasts, regardless of age!)

    Suitable for:

    Children who love funny stories, imaginative adventures, and the unique, subversive humor of Eugene Trivizas. It is ideal for cultivating a love of reading through a story that entertains, stimulates the imagination, and provokes effortless laughter. An excellent choice for the whole family, for moments of shared reading, laughter, and enjoyment.

    Why This Book Is Special:

    • It is written by the much-loved Eugenios Trivizas, the master of children's imagination, humor, and inventive language games.
    • The plot is full of unexpected events, hilarious situations, mystery, and inventive characters with incredible names, a trademark of the author.
    • It encourages creative thinking, a love for language, and the enjoyment of playing with words through imaginative neologisms and funny descriptions.
    • It is a story that is read breathlessly, maintaining unflagging interest and causing continuous laughter from beginning to end.
    • It is a classic example of the rich, unique, and multi-award-winning literature of Eugenios Trivizas, which has raised generations of children.

    Suggestions for use by parents or educators:

    • Ideal for reading aloud, as the humor, rhythm of the text, and the incredible names of the heroes take off and offer even more fun.
    • Can be used as an opportunity for word games, creating new, funny names, or even for children to make their own funny mystery stories.
    • Enhances imagination and children's ability to think "outside the box," make assumptions, and enjoy the game of language.

    With the book as a starting point, you can:

    • Discuss: Who did you think was "eating" the stuffed grape leaves at each stage of the story? Who was the funniest suspect? What was the most unexpected point of the adventure?
    • Ask the child: If you had 88 stuffed grape leaves and they disappeared one by one, what would you do? Who is your favorite character from the story and why?
    • Create: Make your own "stuffed grape leaf thieves" with incredible names, draw the funniest scene from the book or the journey of Mr. Zacharias Zazavatidis. Maybe even cook stuffed grape leaves together (and be careful they don't disappear!).

    About the Creator:

  • Author: Eugene Trivizas
    Eugene Trivizas (born 1946, Athens) is one of the most beloved and award-winning Greek authors of children's literature, known for his boundless imagination, unique humor, and the imaginative worlds he creates. Although a professor of criminology in England, his great love is writing for children. He has written over 150 books, including fairy tales, novels, plays, and comics. Works such as "Fruitopia" and "The Island of Fireworks" have raised generations of children and have been translated into many languages.
  • Manufacturer

    Author
    Eygenios Trivizas
    Publisher
    Kalentis
    Illustrator
    Rania Varvaki
    Language
    Greek
    Theme
    Funny Stories, Adventure & Fantasy
    Age
    from 6 years old years
    Cover
    Hardcover
    Number of Pages
    162
    Publication Date
    1997
    Dimensions
    29x22 cm
    ISBN-13
    9789602190807

    Important information

    Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

    Reviews (58)

    1. 51
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    • midralaki
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      7 out of 30 members found this review helpful

      I was also swayed by the rave reviews of this book and bought it even though I generally don't like Trikizas' writing style. It is a colorless, black and white book that is far from any notion of storytelling, given that each continuation of the story you choose is one or two lines, the text of which makes absolutely no sense. It is indeed entertaining for a child to choose the continuation, but the difference is that there is no story to tell. I don't even consider it a book.

      Translated from Greek ·
      • Paper quality
      • It was not interesting
      • I would not choose a book by the same author
      • I would not recommend it for purchase
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    • msdjk
      1
      9 out of 23 members found this review helpful

      I bought the book because of good reviews.
      The only positive thing I find is that there is an interest in the fact that the child chooses the continuation of the story, which, however, has absolutely no meaning or message.
      Also, some images and stories are scary for a 6-year-old child. Finally, the pages are not colored but black and white with a green color. Overrated for me.

      Translated from Greek ·
      • Paper quality
      • Was it relatively interesting?
      • I would not recommend it for purchase
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    • manitonoemi
      5
      2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

      Wonderful, both this and the "33 rubies" and many others by TriVizas. You can read it countless times without the little listeners or the parents getting bored!!

      Translated from Greek ·
      • Paper quality
      • Was it interesting enough?
      • I would choose a book by the same author
      • I would recommend it for purchase
      Did you find this review helpful?
    • Δανάη.
      5
      4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

      Favorite of my 5-year-old son but also mine!!! The images that the toy car conveys are magical and it passes them on to the child in a beautiful way that he remembers them....

      Translated from Greek ·
      • Paper quality
      • Was it interesting enough?
      • I would choose a book by the same author
      • I would recommend it for purchase
      Did you find this review helpful?
    • pelakipelaki
      5
      5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

      Unbelievable...... We had it when we were kids!!! One of the best children's fairy tales by far!!! I will definitely buy it at some point!!!! Nostalgia...

      Translated from Greek ·
      • Paper quality
      • I would choose a book by the same author
      • I would recommend it for purchase
      Did you find this review helpful?
    • megadragonlance
      5
      3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

      I grew up with this book, it was one of my favorites. In all of his books, Triantafyllidis has a storytelling style so rich in images and words that it captivates the child, I believe. As for the style of this particular book where you choose how the story will continue each time, it gives you the opportunity to read it many times and come up with a new ending.

      Translated from Greek ·
      • Paper quality
      • Was it interesting enough?
      • I would choose a book by the same author
      • I would recommend it for purchase
      Did you find this review helpful?
    • marilenasofouli
      5
      2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

      From reading the book so much, it has truly dissolved!! It is a wonderful book that encourages children to cultivate their imagination, something that doesn't happen much at their age anymore... I highly recommend it!

      Translated from Greek ·
      Did you find this review helpful?
    • painkiller84
      5
      5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

      I have a 6-year-old child who likes fairy tales but you can't really call him a fan. I have already read stories for almost an hour. For the past 2 hours, he has been begging me to read more to him. According to the decision the child makes on each page, the plot of the story changes completely. But besides this trick that makes it unique, it is also very well-written, and the imagination runs wild. It's an amazing fairy tale.

      Translated from Greek ·
      Did you find this review helpful?
    • Despina_Kyrillidou
      5
      4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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      As for the book, it is a perfect book. Impressively, it is not just an ordinary book. There are countless stories where you choose the ending!!!!!

      Translated from Greek ·
      Did you find this review helpful?
    • Έλενα Τ.
      5
      5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

      I never expected anything less from Eugene Trivizas. Wonderful, clever book. I had it as a child too. It was released in 1997. I see it again and I feel moved!

      Translated from Greek ·
      Did you find this review helpful?
    • LKARIPH
      5
      3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

      Wonderful!! Smart!!!!!! A book with many different ways in the plot!!! You decide how it will progress and how it will end each time!!!

      Translated from Greek ·
      Did you find this review helpful?
    • Verified purchase

      Funny, original, and interesting book for children!

      Translated from Greek ·
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    • We love it! The story changes every time! My daughter loves it. We have been reading it for 3 years!

      Translated from Greek ·
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      • Was it interesting enough?
      • I would choose a book by the same author
      • I would recommend it for purchase
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    • It was simply a wonderful book!

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      • Was it interesting enough?
      • I would choose a book by the same author
      • I would recommend it for purchase
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    • 5
      1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

      Awesome!!! The child actively participates in the story and this definitely pleases all children very much!!!

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    • 5
      2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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      Wonderful as always the author. Tremendous book Leo! I recommend it!

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    • I was also swayed by the rave reviews of this book and bought it even though I generally don't like Trikizas' writing style. It is a colorless, black and white book that is far from any notion of storytelling, given that each continuation of the story you choose is one or two lines, the text of which makes absolutely no sense. It is indeed entertaining for a child to choose the continuation, but the difference is that there is no story to tell. I don't even consider it a book.

      Translated from Greek ·
      7
    • I bought the book because of good reviews.
      The only positive thing I find is that there is an interest in the fact that the child chooses the continuation of the story, which, however, has absolutely no meaning or message.
      Also, some images and stories are scary for a 6-year-old child. Finally, the pages are not colored but black and white with a green color. Overrated for me.

      Translated from Greek ·
      9
    • Wonderful, both this and the "33 rubies" and many others by TriVizas. You can read it countless times without the little listeners or the parents getting bored!!

      Translated from Greek ·
      2
    • Favorite of my 5-year-old son but also mine!!! The images that the toy car conveys are magical and it passes them on to the child in a beautiful way that he remembers them....

      Translated from Greek ·
      4
    • Unbelievable...... We had it when we were kids!!! One of the best children's fairy tales by far!!! I will definitely buy it at some point!!!! Nostalgia...

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      5
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