Author | : Katherine Marsh |
File Size | : 54,8 Mb |
Publisher | : Hot Key Books |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 01 November 2012 |
ISBN | : 9781471400179 |
Pages | : 303 pages |
Jepp Who Defied the Stars by Katherine Marsh Book PDF Summary
A thrilling historical epic with an unlikely teenage hero Who says fate is written in the stars? Set in sixteenth-century Europe, JEPP is the thrilling, romantic and in turns heart-warming and poignant story of a teenage dwarf limited not only by his height but by his destiny. Although he appears to be bound for a lowly life as a court dwarf, Jepp has ambition, and he dreams of becoming a scientist and marrying the woman he loves. This highly original and unforgettable story is based on a real historical figure, and Jepp's story includes violence, love, astrology, astronomy, and even a beer-drinking moose. A Philippa Gregory for teens, JEPP is ideal for fans of adventurous, thought-provoking historical romance.