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WagerDon Giovanni was once the wealthiest and handsomest young man in Messina. Then a tidal wave changed everything. When a well dressed stranger offers him a magical purse, he knows he shouldn't take it. Only the devil would offer a deal like this, and only a fool would accept. Don Giovanni is no fool, but he is desperate. He takes the bet: he will not bathe for 3 years, 3 months, and 3 days. Beauty is a small price to pay for worldly wealth, isn't it?

Don Giovanni was once the wealthiest and handsomest young man in Messina. Then a tidal wave changed everything. When a well-dressed stranger offers him a magical purse, he knows he shouldn't take it. Only the devil would offer a deal like this, and only a fool would accept.

Don Giovanni is no fool, but he is desperate. He takes the bet: he will not bathe for 3 years, 3 months, and 3 days. Beauty is a small price to pay for worldly wealth, isn't it? Unless he loses the wager--and with it his soul.

Set against the stunning backdrop of ancient Sicily, Donna Jo Napoli's new novel is a powerful tale about discovering what truly matters most.



Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Published: 04/27/2010
ISBN: 9780805087819
Pages: 262
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 8.52h x 6.10w x 0.98d
Award: Cybils - Finalist

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 04/15/2010
Booklist 05/01/2010 pg. 79
School Library Journal 05/01/2010 pg. 120
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2010 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Publishers Weekly 05/10/2010 pg. 1
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2010 - Book Of Special Distinction
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2010 pg. 116
New York Times Book Review 08/15/2010 pg. 13
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 136860 / Wager
Reading Level: 4.3 / Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus / Point Value: 8
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BradleyDoom
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 4
Great book on yoga theory
Format: Paperback
A very good book on the eight arms of yoga. Would highly recommend to others interested in yoga or meditation.
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GateKeeper
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
This book could change your life!
Format: Paperback
Simply put, this book changed my life and sent my down a wonderful path. Every reader experiences the written word differently, but once you start living these practices, not just reading, an entirely new view begins to unfold.
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Andrea
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Great price
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It was a really awesome book and the perfect size and price.
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Al Stone
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 5
Merits the Five-Star Ratings
Format: Paperback
Barney “Scout” Mann and his wife “Frodo” host many prospective Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers, at their home, and shuttle them to the trail to start their trek. Scout is a Triple Crowner having hiked the Pacific Crest, Continental Divide and Appalachian Trails and has been very active as a volunteer, serving as a board member and in various capacities for several trail organizations. This eminence translates into a great number of five-star reviews: yet, this account merits them. Journeys North is about the author’s PCT thru-hike in 2005. It predates “Wild” and the resultant explosion in the trail’s popularity. The book focuses on the Mann’s and several hikers, who move north, in their proximity. There is considerable background and detail given about these characters, which enhances the readers appreciation of their trip. This balances with sufficient description about the trail and the hike making Journeys North a captivating and unique read among trail narratives. In the final chapters, the trekkers are buffeted and challenged by early season blizzards. Forced out of the snowbound high mountains, Frodo, Scout and their group improvise a low land route to complete their walk. With numerous of characters, the bouncing around and referencing of prior information can be confusing to the reader. There’s some heartwarming tales. The author describes an anonymous benefactor who provides two out-of-funds youngsters a considerable amount of money allowing them to continue towards Canada. The reader doesn’t learn whether the pair completes their journey; but that was a truly generous act, Barney. Journeys North transcends the trail in its portrayal of the human condition and the adversity and challenges that we confront in life. The book validates the camaraderie and caring that develops among hikers and the positive effect the PCT can have on changing lives. Well done.
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Kindle Customer
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 5
A Vivid Account of Gallant Thru-hikers
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This book a little confusing at first since he is telling the story of several hikers at once. So keeping them all straight takes some effort. The actual description of the hike, the challenges and all the people along the way does make for fascinating reading. I personally, have great respect for those who attempt this formidable hike. They truly deserve our respect. I don't think you could be disappointed reading this book.
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