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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1996 · Est. 5 hour read
Zel
A chance encounter threatens to unravel a sheltered life in the mountains.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 7,173 ratings
227 pages· 46,315 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Zel's tranquil life in the mountains with her mother is upended when she meets a captivating prince at the market. As new emotions stir within her, Zel's mother foresees a future that could tear them apart. Determined to keep Zel by her side, she is willing to go to unimaginable lengths. Will Zel break free from her mother's grasp, or will she remain trapped in a life of isolation? Discover the secrets and sacrifices that bind them in this spellbinding tale of love and control.
From the publisher
High in the mountains, Zel lives with her mother, who insists they have all they need – for they have each other. Zel’s life is peaceful and protected – until a chance encounter changes everything. When she meets a beautiful young prince at the market one day, she is profoundly moved by new emotions. But Zel’s mother sees the future unfolding – and she will do the unspeakable to prevent Zel from leaving her…”Will leave readers spellbound.”– Publishers Weekly, starred review
At a glance
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
- Pages
- 227
- Words
- 46,315
- Reading age
- 12–99+
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- 630L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 6
- AR interest level
- UG
- AR quiz
- 17850
Publication
- Published
- November 1, 1998
- First published
- September 1, 1996
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780141301167
- OCLC
- 40309307
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