Contemporary stories

FOR THE LOVE OF VENICE
1998 Delacorte (pb 2000)
ISBN 0-385-32531-2
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New York Public Library Best Books
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Highlights Free Library of Philadelphia
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Boxed review BOOKLIST
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Renaissance Learning recommended list
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in cassette through National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
BOOKLIST:
... writing is strong and sure... story is nicely laced with romance ...
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL:
... paints Venice with loving detail that is a gift to the senses... Offers a unique slant on contemporary politics and perspectives couched in exotic romance
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NORTH
2004 Greenwillow (pb 2005) (Kindle 2012)
ISBN 0-06-057987-0
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Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award
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South Carolina Junior Book Award Nominee
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in Spanish (2005 Destino. Barcelona. HACIA EL NORTE ISBN 84-08-05765-0)
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in German (2006 Carl Hanser Verlag NACH NORDEN ISBN 3-446-20645-0)
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audiocassette with Recorded Books (ISBN 1-4025-9927-7)
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selections read on Vermont Public Radio in spring, 2005
BOOKLIST:
...Idyllic, yet with an authentic feel... [takes] readers on a journey they won't forget soon.
KIRKUS:
... fascinating [journey], organically incorporating a wealth of detail about the Arctic and its human and non-human inhabitants.
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SKIN
2013 Amazon (pb, ebook, CD 2013)
ISBN 97814778
HORN BOOK:
The teen's turmoil over a disease that is literally only skin-deep is poignant, and given respectful treatment by Napoli; readers will empathize with Sep's feelings, fears, and actions.
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BOOKLIST:
...Napoli has created a direct, internal, intelligent, not always likable but thoroughly sympathetic hero... Those searching for skin-centered self-acceptance reads would do well to start here...
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: ...teens will relate to her feelings of betrayal toward her body. Napoli captures the stresses of adolescence in a fresh, believable way. Readers will watch Sept grow from an angry and at times selfish girl into a strong and confident woman... This is truly a novel about personal growth and the power of loving and believing in yourself.