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Song of the Magdalene (Paperback)

by Donna Jo Napoli (Author)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Simon Pulse (May 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0689873964
  • ISBN-13: 978-0689873966
  • Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 12.7 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 438,107 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A sweeping love story for the sophisticated YA reader.
As publisher of Donna Jo Napoli's SONG OF THE MAGDALENE, I'm close to the book. But reviews and citations back up my claim: this is a beautifully-written book, a complex and compelling story about two "afflicted" outsiders who, against all expectations, fall in love. Most adolescents feel like outsiders -- different from their peers, misunderstood by society. In Miriam and Abraham, the protagonists in this book, they'll find mirrors of themselves. Donna Jo Napoli is not only a wonderful writer for children (check out her other books), but is the mother of five and the chair of the department of linguistics at Swarthmore College. Hers is a brilliant mind -- enter into it through SONG OF THE MAGDALENE. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A touching tale of life, 16 Oct 2008
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This book I found very touching and I also found myself feeling the emotions of the characters and getting angry or upset on their behalf.
In someways I suppose many people have experienced prejudiced in this form and in different situations but the experience of life in this book that Napoli presents is amazinly colourful and bountyful in its decription and really pulls you into the story.

This book may also make new readers aware of the fact that history has many dimentions and what you read of original stories, or even the absence of facts, cannot always be true and/or misleading, which this story unfolds also open the oppourtunity to understand that people may not be what you think they are or may be the way they are because of something you missed or dont understand.

Napoli is a Goddess and many of her books present a different view or understanding of stories we are all 'familliar' with.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It was truly lovely!!!!!!!!!, 30 Sep 1999
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This review is from: The Song of the Magdalene (Hardcover)
I found this book to be wonderfully written. Napoli has a strong grasp on the words that make stories come alive. I am seventeen and I have read a lot of rewritten fairytales and historical novels, and this one charmed me. The story of Mary Magdalene was one that always intrigued me, and this book defintaly gave me some things to think on.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, 7 April 1999
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This review is from: Song of the Magdalene (Point) (Mass Market Paperback)
Miriam (Mary Magdalene) is made into such a real character in this novel. Like Zel and The Magic Circle, this book is impossible to put down. I kept my family waiting for me at dinner for about 20 minutes when I just had to keep reading. The writing is beautiful and the moral issues this book brings up are very interesting. It is a wonderful book set in a time period that is not used much in YA fiction. Did I mention, this book is one of my favorites of all time? The subject matter is definitely for older readers--only ages 14 up (I'm 15)--but anyone old enough should read it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another beautiful Napoli Creation
Donna Jo Napoli's ZEL got me hooked onto her fantasy historical books. This was another fantastic fiction, full of the power of love and life. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars I thought this was a great book in all aspects.
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