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Books by Donna Jo Napoli | Wonderlit

Books by Donna Jo Napoli

34 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the Adam Sharp and The Prince of the Pond series, Donna Jo Napoli writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 25 standalone books, exploring themes of being different, nature & outdoors, growing up.

Series

Shark Shock

Shelley Shock

2 books · Ages 8–12

Jimmy, the Pickpocket of the Palace

The Prince of the Pond

1 book · Ages 8–12

Stones in Water

Stones in Water

1 book · Ages 11–16

Sly the Sleuth and the Pet Mysteries

Sly the Sleuth and the Sports Mysteries

Sly the Sleuth and the Food Mysteries

4 books · Ages 7–10

Treasury of Norse Mythology

National Geographic Treasuries

1 book · Ages 8–14

Standalone Books

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The Magic Circle

Donna Jo Napoli

For the reader grappling with the thin line between good and evil. This haunting retelling explores how a compassionate

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Song of the Magdalene

Donna Jo Napoli

Miriam navigates the challenges of girlhood and family in ancient Israel as she grows toward her future as Mary Magdalen

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Trouble on the Tracks

Donna Jo Napoli

Twelve-year-old Zach and his sister Eve must stop a bird-smuggling ring and prevent a high-speed train wreck while racin

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Donna Jo Napoli

Fourth grader Mikey hopes that picking up a fencing foil will finally help him stand out and feel just as special as his

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Donna Jo Napoli

For the child who needs to see that quick thinking and inner strength can help them navigate even the most frightening a

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Daughter of Venice

Donna Jo Napoli

Facing a life confined to a convent, Donata disguises herself as a boy to explore the hidden corners of 1592 Venice beyo

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Donna Jo Napoli

For the teenager grappling with their changing identity or feeling like an outsider in their own skin. This Persian-led

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Donna Jo Napoli

In ancient China, Xing Xing dreams of a life beyond servitude and her stepmother’s greed while finding solace in poetry

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Donna Jo Napoli

Kidnapped and stripped of her royal title, an Irish princess chooses a vow of silence to reclaim her power aboard a Viki

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The Earth Shook: A Persian Tale

Donna Jo Napoli

For the child grappling with the aftermath of a frightening event or community loss, this lyrical tale offers a path fro

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Donna Jo Napoli

The rugged trail to the West Coast unfolds through the eyes of Jean Baptiste, the baby riding across the wilderness on S

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Donna Jo Napoli

A single, tiny grain of sand begins a quiet and inspiring journey to transform into something luminous and new.

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Donna Jo Napoli, David Wiesner

Trapped in a boardwalk aquarium tank, a lonely mermaid risks everything to befriend an ordinary girl and find a way towa

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How Hungry Are You?

Donna Jo Napoli

For the child learning that sharing a treat fairly means more than just splitting it in half. Help your little one navig

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The King of Mulberry Street

Donna Jo Napoli

Armed with only a new pair of shoes, young Dom stows away on a ship to New York where he must use his wits to survive th

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Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya

Donna Jo Napoli

For the child who wants to change the world but feels too small. Discover how one woman's simple act of planting a tree

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Alligator Bayou

Donna Jo Napoli

For the teen processing the weight of systemic injustice. A young immigrant in 1899 Louisiana navigates the thin line be

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Donna Jo Napoli

For the child who needs a new way to see the world, this story explores how slowing down and observing nature can spark

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Donna Jo Napoli

For a child facing the terminal illness or loss of a father, this story provides a gentle roadmap for processing grief t

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Donna Jo Napoli

Sirena the mermaid abandons her sisters' deadly games for a lonely island, where she falls for a stranded Greek warrior

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Lights on the Nile

Donna Jo Napoli

For the child who needs to find their inner strength when separated from home, this adventure explores bravery and perse

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Donna Jo Napoli

A high-stakes challenge tests the limits of resilience and integrity. Strength is measured not by what we own, but by th

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Gracie the Pixie of the Puddle

Donna Jo Napoli

For the child who feels small in a big world and needs a reminder that even the tiniest person can make a difference thr

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Donna Jo Napoli

Renaissance Florence comes alive through the eyes of Elisabetta, the woman who would eventually inspire Leonardo da Vinc

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Donna Jo Napoli

In medieval Saxony, a boy with a mysterious lung ailment becomes the only one who can save a village gripped by madness

By Age Range

Sly the Sleuth and the Pet Mysteries

Sly the Sleuth and the Sports Mysteries

Sly the Sleuth and the Food Mysteries

Shark Shock

Jimmy, the Pickpocket of the Palace

Trouble on the Tracks

The Magic Circle

Song of the Magdalene

Shark Shock

Common Themes

Being Different Nature & Outdoors Growing Up History Resilience & Perseverance Self-Confidence & Identity Loneliness & Belonging Adventure

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To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles

Deborah Blumenthal

To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles