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Books by Donna Jo Napoli | Wonderlit

Books by Donna Jo Napoli

35 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the Shark and The Prince of the Pond series, Donna Jo Napoli writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 27 standalone books, exploring themes of being different, growing up, nature & outdoors.

Series

Shark Shock

1 book · 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

Shelley Shock

1 book · Ages 8–12

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

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

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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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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

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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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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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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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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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

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The Treasury of Norse Mythology

Donna Jo Napoli

For the child who marvels at the origins of the world and the clash of cosmic forces. This collection brings the icy, ep

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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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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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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

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

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

Trouble on the Tracks

Jimmy, the Pickpocket of the Palace

The Magic Circle

Shark Shock

Song of the Magdalene

Common Themes

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

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