Krio language English with other characters, he speaks Krio with his mother. Aaronovitch includes some such conversations in his text, leaving the reader to puzzle out what was said. Krio language Sierra Leonean Creole or Krio is an English-based creole language that is lingua franca and de facto national language spoken throughout the West African nation of Sierra Leone. Krio is spoken by 87% of Sierra Leone's population and unites the different ethnic groups in the country, especially in their trade and social interaction with each other. Krio is the primary language of communication among Sierra Leoneans at home and abroad. The
Italian comics Italian comics Italian comics are known in Italy as "fumetto" , plural form "fumetti" . The most popular Italian comics have been translated into many languages. The term "fumetto" (literally "little puff of smoke") refers to the distinctive word balloons that contain the dialog in comics (also called "nuvoletta" in Italian). The term "fumetti" is often used in English to refer to photo comics, regardless of origin or language. Italian "fumetto" has its roots in periodicals aimed at younger readers and in the satirical publications of the 19th century. These magazines published cartoons and illustrations for educational and propagandist purposes.