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Title: The Magic Circle by Donna Jo Napoli ISBN: 0-14-037439-6 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: June, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.42 (12 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Not my favorite by Napoli...
Comment: Knowing that it was Napoli's take on the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale I was really excited to read this book. And, don't get me wrong, "The Magic Circle" started off great. Napoli is an amazingly talented author, however, I couldn't help but feel that "The Magic Circle" was lacking towards the end of the book. As soon as Hansel and Gretel were introduced into the book, I felt that Napoli was in a rush all the way to the ending. I did not really get a good insight into the caracters of Hansel and Gretel and their relationship with the Witch. In the end, I was just disappointed that a book that started off so amazing could be such a let down. I have not read all of Napoli's books yet, and the neutral feeling for "The Magic Circle" will not prevent me from doing so. However, I prefer "Crazy Jack" over this particular Napoli work.
Rating: 5
Summary: totally impressed
Comment: This was an absolutely incredible book. I was impressed beyond words by it, but then again, I'm impressed by pretty much everything Jo Napoli has written. I didn't read this book until I was (I think) about 12 or so, and it might be too much for little kids to handle. But overall, the themes surrounding love, hope, and redemption are amazing. I would definitely suggest this to anyone. Well done, Ms. Napoli!
Rating: 5
Summary: A beautiful retelling
Comment: While the short length of this book may make some people believe that this is a book for children, quite far from it. A dark retelling of the traditional "Hansel and Gretel," Napoli shows true talent in the twists of this story. She manages to combine the beautiful with the evil, telling the story of a good woman who sells her soul to save her daughter, and then hides herself so she won't be forced to do horrible things to people. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone under eleven...its very dark, but uplifting and touching, too.
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Title: Zel by Donna Jo Napoli ISBN: 0141301163 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: November, 1998 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Spinners by Donna Jo Napoli, Richard Tchen, S. November ISBN: 014131110X Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: February, 2001 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Sirena by Donna Jo Napoli ISBN: 0590383892 Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: 01 November, 2000 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Beast by Donna Jo Napoli ISBN: 0689835906 Publisher: Simon Pulse Pub. Date: 01 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $8.00 |
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Title: Crazy Jack by Donna Jo Napoli ISBN: 0440227887 Publisher: Laure Leaf Pub. Date: 14 August, 2001 List Price(USD): $5.50 |
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