Skip to content

Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart Hardcover - 2001

by Vera B. Williams

  • Used
  • very good
  • Hardcover

Amber and Essie are sisters who are also best friends. Their family has fallen on hard times, so they fill in the gaps for each other with spunk and unfailing optimism. Essie cooks while Mama works, and Amber scares away the rat under the sink because Daddy won't be coming home for a long time. Full-color illustrations.

Description

HarperCollins Publishers, 2001. Hardcover. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers.
Used - Very Good
NZ$9.92
FREE Shipping to USA Standard delivery: 4 to 8 days
More Shipping Options
Ships from ThriftBooks (Washington, United States)
The BIBLIO Guarantee | Ask Seller a Question

About ThriftBooks Washington, United States

Biblio member since 2018
Seller rating: This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

From the largest selection of used titles, we put quality, affordable books into the hands of readers

Terms of Sale: 30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.

Browse books from ThriftBooks

Details

  • Title Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart
  • Author Vera B. Williams
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 72
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher HarperCollins Publishers, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date 2001
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G0060294604I4N10
  • ISBN 9780060294601 / 0060294604
  • Weight 0.81 lbs (0.37 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.95 x 6.83 x 0.49 in (25.27 x 17.35 x 1.24 cm)
  • Ages 08 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 3 - 7
  • Library of Congress subjects Sisters, Children's poetry, American
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 00048438
  • Dewey Decimal Code 811.54

Categories

Media reviews

Citations

  • ALA Notable Children's Books, 03/15/2002, Page 1238
  • Booklist, 11/01/2002, Page 505
  • Booklist Ed Choice Adu Bk YA's, 01/01/2002, Page 767
  • Horn Book Magazine, 09/01/2001, Page 608
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2001, Page 176
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 08/01/2001, Page 1135
  • New York Times, 11/18/2001, Page 56
  • Publishers Weekly, 08/27/2001, Page 84
  • School Library Journal, 09/01/2001, Page 209

Hang on… we’re fetching the requested page.