Donna Jo Napoli

Stones in Water is a 1999 Young Adult novel written by Donna Jo Napoli. It is set during World War II and tells the story of two Italian boys, one who's Jewish, who are sent to a work camp. Their struggle to survive, hide the Jewish boy's nationality, and the defeat of one and escape of another is chronicled. The book …

The story of a teenage Mary Magdalene -- here called Miriam -- is finally told.... When the world goes dark and her mind explodes within her, Miriam's future is shattered. In ancient Israel such seizures make her unclean. If anyone finds out about them, she will be an outcast. Only Abraham -- the son of Hannah, her …