Bound (Donna Jo Napoli)

Author Biography

Donna Jo Napoli is head of the linguistics department at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. She has written dozens of books for children, tweens and young adults alike.

Published By: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Year: 2004

ISBN: 0-689-86175-3

Reading Level: Grades 9 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

In this Chinese-flavored “Cinderella” retelling, Xing Xing is an unwanted stepdaughter in a society where girls are worthless. But will she be bound by oppression forever?

Guinevere's Gift (Nancy McKenzie)

Author Biography

Nancy McKenzie has written multiple novels inspired by Arthurian legend, primarily centered on the figure of Guinevere. She lives in Connecticut.

Published By: Alfred A. Knopff

Year: 2008

ISBN: 978-0-375-84345-7

Reading Level: Grades 7 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

Plain, unassuming young Guinevere hardly seems suited to the prophecy that foretold a glorious future for her. But when an evil nobleman plots against everyone she cares for, Guinevere’s efforts to stop him might prove her true worth.