David & Della

By Paul Zindel

Book Overview

Meet teenage playwright David Mahooley. Ever since his ex-girlfriend tried to skewer herself on the school flagpole, he can't bring himself to write a word. Enter fast-talking Della Jones, an actress... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060233532
• ISBN13: 9780060233532
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 167 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

David & Della

This story was lively and entertaining, for sure. Zindel has a way with developing zany characters who feel deeply.

David and Della

I really liked this book because it showed you how two very different people tryed to help each other and in the end loved each other. The Characters are hyserical and fun each with there own personality and flaws like any other i have read about. The only part I did not like about this book is at the end when you never find out if Della stars in the play or if she leaves. I have a feeling she doesnt leave but then David talks about writing another play, I'm thinking why can't we get through the first one. The book, other than than, was one of my favorites because I never knew if Della was telling the truth about Al, Ed, or her Baby, and it was really intersting when David would go and try to find her. Della is a fabulous character she makes me try to be spontanious all the time!!!!

David and Della

I must admit I didn't think I was going to like this book at first. I kept reading, however, and quickly changed my mind. Another permanent resident for my book shelf...

Utterly brilliant

Although Paul Zindel is a literary genius, this far surpassed my highest expectations. David and Della are fascinating people, although a bit unbelievable. The story is gripping (I finished it in one day) and, in its own way, suspenseful: as Della's past is brought to light, she begins to slowly make sense, a great tactic. This is a book I will read many times.

Paul: keep 'em coming!

I agree with the reader from Chicago; D & D is an entertaining, daring effort by Zindel, who never ceases to amaze me with his unique angles on teen angst and the like. It is so refreshing to see something other than the usual boy-meets-girl and they fall in love garb. David and Della are interesting, vividly drawn characters, and though this story would probably never happen in reality, well, who needs reality in a decent novel? And besides, maybe it does happen in NYC...I'm from London; what would I know? Anyway, if you're 12 or over, try and read it.