This acclaimed book by donna jo napoli is available at in several formats for your ereader. Read zel by donna jo napoli available from rakuten kobo. 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. From publishers weekly as she has done for the frog prince and hansel and gretel, napoli here visits her magic upon the tale of rapunzel, creating a work of depth and beauty. Donna jo napoli books, author biography, and reading level.
Zels life is peaceful and protected, isbn 9780141167 buy the zel ebook. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In mid16thcentury switzerland, zel, on the threshold of. She is a happy and innocent girl, taking delight in simple. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Three days3 book trailer for the book three days by donna jo napoli. Download and read free online zel by donna jo napoli.
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. When she meets a beautiful young prince at the market one day, she is profoundly moved by new emotions. I wish their characters could have been a little more fleshed out, but the novel is only 220 pages, so there isnt a ton of time for character development. Donna jo napoli is the author of more than fifty books for children, including many picture books and novels for tweens and teens. She is a carefree young girl who loves her mother dearly. Zel by donna jo napoli and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Donna jo napoli is a remarkable author, enriching and illuminating this particular fairytale, making each fantasy element seem not quite as impossible as one might think.
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. Napoli has also won a bulletin blue ribbon, school library journal best book of the year, and a publishers weekly choice of the years best books for her novel zel. Donna jo napoli is the author of crazy jack, the magic circle, stones in. Zels life is peaceful and protected until a chance encounter changes everything. Donna jo napoli born february 28, 1948 is an american writer of childrens and young adult. Start reading zel on your kindle in under a minute. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Zel by donna jo napoli by donna jo napoli by donna jo napoli by donna jo napoli.
Zel by donna jo napoli by donna jo napoli by donna jo napoli by donna jo napoli by donna jo napoli read by catherine byers. Zel, the twelfth letter in the ottoman turkish alphabet. Storm by donna jo napoli in chm, epub, rtf download ebook. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. High in the mountains, zel lives with her mother, who insists they have all they need for. Bound by donna jo napoli in doc, rtf, txt download ebook. High in the mountains, zel lives with her mother, who insists they have all th. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
They live in a cabin in the mountains and zel lives a pretty normal life by all means. Luckily, this is a book that can be read in one night. Zel by donna jo napoli overdrive rakuten overdrive. Beast book by donna jo napoli official publisher page simon. Beast by donna jo napoli 7 editions first published in 2000 download daisy. It is in town that mother leaves zel with the blacksmith so she can get zel s birthday gift. A passionate, painful elaboration of the story of rapunzel, from the author who did the same for hansel and gretel in the magic circle 1993. Listen to the smile by donna jo napoli available from rakuten kobo. Second, i thought that because this is quite the slim book, id zip right. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Donna jo napoli gives the story of rapunzel a psychological twist in zel. 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. 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 pursues her, and delves into the psychological motivations of each of the characters. An irish princess tale by donna jo napoli and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For years mother raises zel and loves zel as any mother would. A woman unable to bear children but unable to exist without a child sells her soul for an eldritch power over all plants, bullies her terrified neighbors into giving up their newborn daughter, and spirits. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. From publishers weekly as she has done for the frog prince and hansel and gretel, napoli here visits her magic upon the tale of. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Donna jo napoli was born the youngest of four children in miami, february 28, 1948, to an italianamerican family. Donna jo napoli is the author of crazy jack, the magic circle, stones in water, and many other books. Zel by donna jo napoli 4 editions first published in 1996 download daisy.
Zel, book by donna jo napoli mass market paperback. Zel by napoli, donna jo, 1948publication date 1996 topics fairy tales, mothers and daughters. Zel by napoli, donna jo, 1948publication date 1998 topics. Beast by donna jo napoli meet the beast before there was beauty orasmyn is the prince of persia and heir to the throne. At the start of the book, the tone is simple, even light, but it grows increasingly dark and becomes downright disturbing as each of the main characters deals with a different kind of madness. This article demonstrates how donna jo napoli changes generic conventions and reworks. Though parts are violent and gruesome and others are poetically beautiful, bound is a moving reimagining that is not to be. She is the chairperson of the linguistics department at swarthmore college. Suggested by sme whitney houston greatest love of all official video song i will always love you. Zel by donna jo napoli penguin random house canada. Zel is most definitely young adult as there are themes and topics covered in this book which are a little disturbing. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read zel.
Zel isbn 9780141167 pdf epub donna jo napoli ebook. Donna jo napoli has taken the story of rapunzel and rewoven it into a psychological study that is both chilling and heartrending. The smile audiobook by donna jo napoli 9780525628958. Song of the magdalene book by donna jo napoli official. Download our free nook app kids books special offer things to do at home next. Beast by donna jo napoli 8 editions first published in 2000 download daisy. 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. I didnt really get to know zel or konrad very well, however. Donna jo napoli has created a very special atmosphere in zel that keeps you gripped until the very end. The mother can have her rapunzel and the barren women will have zel.
Donna jo napoli on what shes up to and how she writes burning questions donna jo napoli responds to questions from readers of the daily gazette, telling us what shes doing while shes on leave and. High in the mountains, zel lives with her mother, who insists they have all they need for they have each other. Donna jo napoli uses multiple points of view to tell this story. She is the chairperson of the linguistics department at. Mothers chapters were definitely my favorite parts of the book. First, from that cover, i believed the book to be aimed at a much younger audience. Zel lives with mother in a remote cottage in switzerland. Donna jo napoli and the rewriting of fairy tale springerlink. After correcting an eyesight problem left undiagnosed until the age of 10, napoli became an avid reader.
She is chair of the linguistics department at swarthmore college, and lives in swarthmore, pennsylvania. By the end of the story, i actually pitied the mother who was consumed by. Song of the magdalene by donna jo napoli the story of a teenage mary magdalene here called miriam is finally told when the world goes dark and her. She won the golden kite award for stones in water in 1997. Donna jo napoli primary author only author division. Tedxswarthmore donna jo napoli what children and everyone else need to read childrens books often are banned because people feel that the vulnerability of childhood gives them the right and. Donna jo napoli has 106 books on goodreads with 119743 ratings. Donna jo napoli is the author of many books for young adults, including four ala best books for young adults. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
But zels mother sees the future unfolding and she will do the unspeakable to prevent zel from leaving her. Zel by donna jo napoli is not at all what id expected. Donna jo napoli is currently considered a single author. Buy the mass market paperback book zel by donna jo napoli at indigo. Zel ebook by donna jo napoli 9781101665671 rakuten kobo.
Its probable that donna jo napolis books first sparked my interest in historical fiction with beast being the most memorable. Iata code for bella bella campbell island airport, british columbia, canada. Donna jo napoli slaughtered a good story by turning it into this hyper descriptive, awful book. The glimpses into the nature of love, the abuse of children, the gift of free spirit and the reality of faith are thoughtprovoking and set off all kinds of discussions. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. Robert ramirezs narration captures all the anguish and struggle of orasmyns quest to regain his humanity. From the author of the magic circle, zel, and stones in water. Donna jo napoli booklist donna jo napoli message board. Some of her most popular books are zel, beast, ugly, bound, and stones in water. Her childrens books have been translated into chinese, danish, dutch, german.