An interview with Napoli concludes this significant resource for those working with young adults. The novels analyzed in this study include Napoli's retellings of such fairy tales and myths as The Magic Circle, Zel, Bound, Beast, and Sirena novels whose stories are drawn from religious and traditional sources such as Song of the Magdalene, Breath, and Hush such historical works as The Smile, Daughter of Venice, and two novels set during WWII, Stones in Water and Fire in the Hills and her most recent book for young adults, Alligator Bayo. A comprehensive critical analysis of 19 novels, Donna Jo Napoli: Writing with Passion provides an understanding of how Napoli's life and profession as a professor of linguistics influences her writing for young adults. DOWNLOAD OPTIONS No suitable files to display. 3 2009 by Donna Jo Napoli (Author) 48 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle Edition 8.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 20.00 9 Used from 14.99 3 New from 20.00 Paperback 8.99 18 Used from 6.17 8 New from 8.90 Hers is the most famous portrait in the world.

Elisabetta longs for romance, though she thinks she is too plain. Here, in prose as rich as the high Renaissance, is Mona Lisa's tale-a story of passion, intrigue, loss, and, most of all, love. Crew integrates criticism and biographical information to illuminate Napoli's many novels, as well as other writings by Napoli such as her essays on writing for young people and her book, Language Matters. Publication date 2008 Topics Leonardo, - da Vinci, - 1452-1519. Description Hers is the most famous portrait in the world. In this full-length critical study, Hilary S. As tragedy and chaos threaten their happiness, Elisabetta faces the bittersweet truth of love.Available for purchase at:AmazonBarnes & NobleBooks A MillionHudson BooksellersIndieBoundPowell'sTargetWalmartGoogle Play Store - Audiobook (Downloadable format)iBooks - Audiobook (Downloadable format)Kobo - Audiobook (Downloadable format)Audible - Audiobook (Downloadable format)audiobooks.Donna Jo Napoli has received acclaim for her young adult works and is especially known for her historical novels and her retellings of myth and fairy tales. It's a dangerous time to be involved with a Medici. Then, on a visit to Florence, she catches the eye of the great Leonardo da Vinci, and falls for a boy, Giuliano de Medici. Elisabetta longs for romance, though she thinks she's too plain. The Smile by Donna Jo Napoli: 9780142414927 : Books Hers is the most famous portrait in the world. A story of passion, loss, and, above all, love. Here, in prose as rich as the high Renaissance, is Mona Lisa's tale. Hers is the most famous portrait in the world.

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