Zel

Zel - Mass Market Paperbound

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Zel

Zel - Mass Market Paperbound

by Donna Jo Napoli
$8.99
Sale price  $8.99 Regular price 

Book Overview

by Donna Jo Napoli (Author)

A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BOOK OF THE YEAR - Discover a world of mystery and enchantment in this captivating adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Rapunzel.

"Will leave readers spellbound."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

An innocent young girl . . . a noble youth obsessed with her beauty . . . and a mother who will do anything to keep them apart.

High in the mountains in a secluded tower, Zel lives hidden away with her mother who insists they have all they need, for they have each other. Zel's life is peaceful and protected--until a chance encounter changes everything. When she meets a beautiful young prince at the market one day, she is profoundly moved by new emotions. But Zel's mother sees the future unfolding--and she will do the unspeakable to prevent Zel from leaving her . . .

Will Zel be able to break free and explore the powerful stirrings of her heart, or will her mother's actions force her to remain trapped?

Author Biography

Donna Jo Napoli is the author of Crazy Jack, The Magic Circle, Stones in Water, and many other books. She is the chairperson of the linguistics department at Swarthmore College.

Number of Pages: 240
Dimensions: 0.49 x 7.12 x 4.43 IN
Publication Date: November 01, 1998
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Zel
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 6
ISBN9780141301167
Author Donna Jo Napoli
PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group
GenreYoung adult
FormatOther
PublishedNovember 1998
LanguageENG- English
Pages240
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceTeens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Donna Jo Napoli

Donna Jo Napoli teaches linguistics at Swarthmore College. An acclaimed author whose books have won such honors as the Sydney Taylor Book Award and the Golden Kite Award, Donna Jo lives with her family in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.

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