For the Love of Venice

By Donna Jo Napoli

Book Overview

Percy is reluctant to accompany his family to Venice for the summer until he meets Graziella, a beautiful and passionate girl who leads him into another Venice, one that tourists never see. Venice was... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440414113
• ISBN13: 9780440414117
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Laurel Leaf Library
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.9"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

Wonderful Tale of Romance in Venice

Seventeen-year-old Percy is somewhat unexcited when his parents inform him that the family will be spending the summer in the jewel of Italy, also known as Venice. Having just graduated high school, Percy would much rather hang out with his friends, go sailing, and kick back. However, his outlook on the summer trip changes when he arrives in Venice, and realizes that he may just be bold enough to have a romantic adventure there. Soon he meets a mysterious, beautiful girl named Graziella, who works in the ice cream shop. Graziella brings Percy into parts of Venice that foreigners never get to see, and explains about the turmoil that Venetians are experiencing at the moment. Percy is shown how young Venetians make desperate plans to save their city from danger, and waves of tourists. He also finds how much Venetians hate outsiders, like himself. However, while Graziella and Percy can't change how each of their cultures looks upon the other, they can try to find a common ground for their two worlds to meet upon, during this summer in Venice.I read Donna Jo Napoli's DAUGHTER OF VENICE a few months ago, and was so mesmerized by the story, that I just knew that I had to have FOR THE LOVE OF VENICE. I was not disappointed at all. Percy was a kind character, who was sympathetic, friendly, and helpful. He definitely bears a resemblance to the prince that every girl wishes that she will someday have the chance to meet. Graziella, on the other hand, was hard-headed, and at times snippy, but that was simply her hard exterior. Inside she was warm, friendly, and kind. The two characters keep the book flowing well, and will draw in fans young and old, male or female, into the story. A must have book for anyone interested in Italian culture, or looking for a touching story of first love.Erika Sorocco

Excellence, in a word!

This book opens your esyes to the beautiful city of Venice, the characters are very original, as well as the story. The setting captures you in a way which makes you feel atached to it. A story for all ages. Don't miss out on this incredible book.

For the Love of Venice Review

This was a really great book. It was soo exciting and I couldn't put it down. I definately suggest that you read it because it was a totally cool story- it had a little romance, but it was realistic in most parts, and deals with issues that teens have.

Interesting, Historical, Summer Romance

Dear Looking For A Good Book To Read, You have found it. This wonderfully written book is a twist of: romance between an American tourist (Percy) and a politically radical Venetian girl (Graziella) & Venetian politics when a group of politically radical teens try to stop the government of Venice from having the Expo in their city. IF YOU BUY ONE BOOK IT SHOULD BE THIS ONE!!!

Good book. Not the best, but still VERY good for its class.

This book is something like I've never seen in books before. Of course I may have seen more, but it was a shock. I had just finished reading a hard-core fantasy, and I wanted to read it again, but I had to read this and it Literally woke me up! I enjoyed the book less because I was still in fantasy land, so this book was a splash of cold water on my face after a nice, warm, cozy sweet-dream nap. One tip. Don't read the fantasy first. Happy Reading!