Finding Zola

By Marianne Mitchell

Almost a year ago, a car accident changed Crystal's life. The accident killed Crystal's father and left her confined to a wheelchair. Now, Crystal and her mother are staying at the home of Grandmother... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590780701
• ISBN13: 9781590780701
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

A spunky story of courage and adventure evolves

It's been almost a year since the auto accident which confined Crystal in a wheelchair, but she still struggles with guilt and grief over her dead father. Now her grandmother's recent death has left her in the position of sorting her possessions - and facing a mystery involving her grandmother's eccentric friend's disappearance. Can a girl in a wheelchair do what the police can't? A spunky story of courage and adventure evolves.

Finding Zola: The Tale of an Independent Heroine

Crystal Ramos, the thirteen-year-old heroine of Finding Zola, is adjusting to life in a wheelchair. Crystal has been paralyzed as the result of a car accident in which her father was killed. The author, Marianne Mitchell, skillfully weaves a mystery while subtly teaching readers that individuals with disabilities can lead interesting, independent lives. This book could be used to increase students' respect for the elderly and for individuals with disabilities.

A Marvelous Mystery

I just finished reading Finding Zola, and felt compelled to let the author and future readers know what an enjoyable read it is. The story held my interest from the first page.I was impressed with the clever/flawless ways Ms. Mitchell wove all the little details together. Her vivid descriptions and dialogue are extraordinary; they made me feel I was there with Crystal. The culprits were a total surprise to me, and the dramatic scenes that followed their revelation had me on the edge of my seat. I predict that this novel will win acclaim, and have a very long shelf life. Signed,A fan