Jepp, Who Defied the Stars
| Author | : Katherine Marsh |
| Publisher | : Hot Key Books |
| Total Pages | : 311 |
| Release | : 2012-11-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781471400179 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1471400174 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (174 Downloads) |
Download or read book Jepp, Who Defied the Stars written by Katherine Marsh and published by Hot Key Books. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
