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STONES IN WATER by NAPOLI DONNA JO
Category: Fiction
Sneaking into the cinema to see an American Western during WWII has grave consequences for Roberto, a Venetian middle school student and his brother, and two friends. The young male audience is trapped by German soldiers and transported by train out of Italy as cheap forced labour.
Stones in Water by Donna Jo Napoli
Category: Children's
Life is hard for Roberto and Samuele in the Nazi forced labour camp, back breaking work, near starvation above all Samuele's secret. a secret that, if discovered, will mean death for both of them.
Storm by Donna Jo Napoli
Category: Junior Fiction
A sixteen-year-old stowaway discovers her destiny on Noah's ark in this riveting reimagining from award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli, available in time for the March 2014 major motion picture "Noah." The rain starts suddenly, hard and fast. After days of downpour, her family lost, Sebah takes shelter ...Show more
Storm by Donna Jo Napoli
Category: Junior Fiction
A sixteen-year-old stowaway discovers her destiny on Noah’s ark in this riveting reimagining from award-winning author and “master storyteller” (SLJ) Donna Jo Napoli.The rain starts suddenly, hard and fast. After days of downpour, her family lost, Sebah takes shelter in a tree, eating pine cones and the ...Show more
Tales from the Arabian Nights - Stories of Adventure, Magic, Love, and Betrayal by Donna Jo Napoli
Category: Children's Classic Fiction
Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of princesses, kings, sailors, and genies come to life in a stunning retelling of the Arabian folktales from One Thousand and One Nights and other collections, including those of Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor, and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. The magical storyt ...Show more
Treasury of Egyptian Mythology by Donna Jo Napoli
Category: Children's Educational | Series: Nat Geo - Mythology Ser.
The new National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology is a stunning tableau of Egyptian myths, including those of pharaohs, queens, the boisterous Sun God Ra, and legendary creatures like the Sphinx. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of a ...Show more
Treasury of Greek Mythology by Donna Jo Napoli
Category: Children's Non Fiction
With stunning artwork and lively and strong story-telling, this title presents Greek myths in a most accessible manner, making it a must-have addition to the family library and a sure hit for all those intrigued with the fascinating and fantastic tales of Greek mythology. Christina Balit's stunning artw ...Show more
Treasury of Norse Mythology: Stories of Intrigue, Trickery, Love and Spite by Donna Jo Napoli
Category: History
Coinciding with the new Rick Riordan Magnus Chase series and the Marvel Age of Ultron DVD, featuring Thor, comes a new look at Asgard and the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia. Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of No ...Show more
We Are Starlings - Inside the Mesmerizing Magic of a Murmuration by Robert Furrow; Donna Jo Napoli; Marc Martin (Illustrator)
Category: Children's
A stunning picture book for young nature lovers about starlings and the fascinating phenomenon of murmurations. Illustrated by the award-winning artist Marc Martin, this book about the natural world vividly explores how such an enigma is even possible. Sweeping, diving, twisting, turning. To look up ...Show more
Zel by Donna Jo Napoli
Category: Children's
High in the mountains, Zel lives 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. ...Show more