A massive and brilliant accomplishmentthe first english translation of the original grimm brothers fairy tales. Donna jo napoli was born the youngest of four children in miami, february 28, 1948, to an italianamerican family. Tamora pierce gail carson levine robin mc kinley patricia c wrede shannon hale juliet marillier holly black megan whalen turner eva ibbotson elizabeth c bunce. She has earned three degrees from harvard university. Bound to a life of servitude as a young girl in ancient china, where the. An opportunity to spend three weeks in italy with her father suddenly turns nightmarish for elevenyearold jackie. Themes of family, loss, and ultimately, survival and love make for a timeless story. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
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