Zoe Sophia's scrapbook
Claudia Mauner and Elisa Smalley
Nine-year-old Zoe Sophia travels with Mickey, her dachshund, from New York City to Venice, Italy, for a visit with a famous author--her aunt Dorothy.
Read Time: ~6.4 hr
Jepp, who defied the stars
by Katherine Marsh (2013)
About this book
Imprisoned and compelled to be a court dwarf in a royal Spanish palace after leaving his countryside home, Jepp of Astraveld endures a humiliating existence along with his friend Lia before an escape attempt places him in the hands of an eccentric master devoted to uncovering the secrets of the stars.
Setting / LocationNew York City
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreJepp, who defied the stars Lead Character
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