Donna jo napoli once again weaves the magic she has shown in books like crazy jack and zel, transforming a wellknown fairy tale into an unforgettable epic of duty, love, and redemption. Zel by donna jo napoli, 9780141167, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Read zel by donna jo napoli available from rakuten kobo. Donna jo napolis stones in water 1997, is the wrenching novel of a boy caught in a war he hates. High in the mountains, zel lives with her mother, who insists they have all they need for they. Donna jo napoli gives the story of rapunzel a psychological twist in zel. But zels mother sees the future unfolding and she will do the unspeakable to prevent zel. Donna jo napoli has published 18 picture books and early readers, a series of 16 chapter books for early elementary school students, 26 middlegrade novels, and 24 youngadult novels. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Zel lives on an alm in the alps of 16th century switzerland, alone with mother, the only real company she has had for her nearly years. Zel book trailer by donna jo napoli stephanie auman. Donna jo napoli was born the youngest of four children in miami, february 28, 1948, to an italianamerican family.
Donna jo napoli is the acclaimed and awardwinning author of many novels, both fantasies and contemporary stories. She won the golden kite award for stones in water in 1997. Zel by donna jo napoli and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. High in the mountains, zel lives with her mother, who insists they have all th. Donna jo napoli is the author of crazy jack, the magic circle, stones in. Zel isbn 9780141167 pdf epub donna jo napoli ebook.
She is a professor of linguistics at swarthmore college in pennsylvania. Luckily, this is a book that can be read in one night. Based on the fairy tale rapunzel, the story is told in alternating chapters from the point of view of zel, her mother, and the nobleman who. When she meets a beautiful young prince at the market one day, she is profoundly moved by new emotions. She is a carefree young girl who loves her mother dearly. Donna jo napoli has taken the story of rapunzel and rewoven it into a psychological study that is both chilling and heartrending.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Obviously, its a retelling of beauty and the beast, but its told from the beasts perspective. This acclaimed book by donna jo napoli is available at in several formats for your ereader. This book has more of a brothers grimms feel than a charles perrault feel in that it does not cover up the gritty realities of life. Unfortunately, her mother, imprisoned by her hatred at having no husband of her own, locks zel in a tower to prevent her marriage to a handsome nobleman. Donna jo napoli is the author of more than fifty books for children, including many picture books and novels for tweens and teens. Zel begins to have thoughts of a life of her own and zels mother is fearful of her daughter ever leaving her, so when a young man accidentally meets zel and they become attracted to each other, zels mother locks her away in a tower far away from everyone, especially the young man. High in the mountains, zel lives with her mother, who insists they have all they need for they have each other. On her own book by donna jo napoli official publisher. Zel begins to have thoughts of a life of her own and zels mother is fearful of her daughter ever leaving her. In zel, we follow several years of zels life before shes locked in the tower and we find out, in a story format, exactly why the wicked witch locks poor rapunzel in a tower.
Her novel zel was named an american bookseller pick of the lists, a publishers weekly best book, a bulletin blue ribbon, and a school library journal best book, and a number of her novels have been selected. Zel, book by donna jo napoli mass market paperback. I just keep coming back for more, because i love it that much. Her novel zel was named an american bookseller pick of the lists, a publishers weekly best book, a bulletin blue ribbon, and a school library journal best book, and a number of her novels have been selected as ala best. To jibe semicircular, what i begged was employment. Donna jo napoli is the author of crazy jack, the magic circle, stones in water, and many other books. Zels life is peaceful and protected until a chance encounter changes everything. She is chair of the linguistics department at swarthmore college, and lives in swarthmore, pennsylvania.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read zel. Donna jo napoli ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. Zel by donna jo napoli is not at all what id expected. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Donna jo napoli is the awardwinning author of many novels, including zel. Her novel zel was named an american bookseller pick of the lists, a publishers weekly best book, a bulletin blue ribbon, and a school library journal best book, and a number of her novels have been. But zel is growing and changing, and looks forward to the day when she will have her own house and family.
Donna jo napoli is the author of many books for young adults, including four ala best books for young adults. As she has done for the frog prince and hansel and gretel, napoli here visits her magic upon the tale of rapunzel. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Zel lives on an isolated swiss alm where mother insists they have everything, for they have each other. She is a happy and innocent girl, taking delight in simple.
Hush book by donna jo napoli official publisher page. Her work has been translated into 19 languages and has won many. Spinners by donna jo napoli 4 editions first published in 1999 download daisy. Buy the mass market paperback book zel by donna jo napoli at indigo. I enjoyed this story because donna jo napoli tells the point of view of zels adopted mother who is the villain in this classic fairy tale. Zel by donna jo napoli overdrive rakuten overdrive. With richness of detail and depth of feeling, napoli introduces the biblical figure. Id say its is one of the finest novels i have read but since im yet to do a lot of retellings, i cant say it but donna jo napoli s retelling sounds just right. Zel by donna jo napoli by donna jo napoli by donna jo napoli by donna jo napoli.
Zel is most definitely young adult as there are themes and topics covered in this book which are a little disturbing. Jim lamarche is the illustrator of many popular childrens books, including the carousel by liz rosenberg. But swampy the donna jo napoli of the bicycle drowseed donna jo napoli novels. Donna jo napoli lives in swarthmore, pennsylvania, with her husband barry and their five children. Zel lives with mother in a remote cottage in switzerland. Albert by donna jo napoli, jim lamarche, paperback. Robert ramirezs narration captures all the anguish and struggle of orasmyns quest to regain his humanity. Donna jo napoli books list of books by author donna jo. Its set in the swiss alp and is told by 3 characters. After correcting an eyesight problem left undiagnosed until the age of 10, napoli became an avid reader.
Beast by donna jo napoli is one of those ya fantasy novels that ive been rereading every couple years since i was twelve. Donna jo napoli has 106 books on goodreads with 119643 ratings. From the author of the magic circle, zel, and stones in water. On her own by napoli, donna jo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Donna jo napoli books, author biography, and reading level. Zel rapunzel, her mother, and konrad the young count. But zels mother sees the future unfolding and she will do. Some of her most popular books are zel, beast, ugly, bound, and stones in water. Also, donna jo napoli always gives the female protagonists in her stories personality and spunk. Her novel zel was named an american bookseller pick of the lists.
Zel by donna jo napoli 4 editions first published in 1996 download daisy. First, from that cover, i believed the book to be aimed at a much younger audience. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Zel ebook by donna jo napoli 9781101665671 rakuten kobo. See all books authored by donna jo napoli, including treasury of greek mythology, and treasury of egyptian mythology, and more on. Zel is a storya retelling of rapunzel and its really good. Donna jo napoli has created a very special atmosphere in zel that keeps you gripped until the very end.
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