The Wager

About this book

Don Giovanni was once the wealthiest most handsome young man in Messina. Then a tidal wave changed everything. When a well-dressed stranger offers him a magical purse he knows he shouldnt take it. Only the devil would offer a deal like this and only a fool would accept. Don Giovanni is no fool but he is desperate. He takes the bet: he will not bathe for 3 years 3 months and 3 days. Beauty is a small price to pay for worldly wealth isnt it? Unless he loses the wagerand with it his soul. Set against the stunning backdrop of ancient Sicily Donna Jo Napolis new novel is a powerful tale about discovering what truly matters most. The Wager is a 2011 Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year.