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The Wretched Stone. Navy cloth spine, blue paper covered boards. - 1991

by VAN ALLSBURG, Chris

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  • as new
  • Hardcover
  • Signed
  • first

We learn from the log of the Rita Anne that her voyage is going remarkably well. A clever and happy crew makes the days pass quickly. Then, on an uncharted island, the sailors discover an odd, glowing rock. Bringing it aboard, the captain notices the frightening and disastrous effect it has on his crew. But luck and courage restores the crew and finds a proper home for "the wretched stone". Full color throughout.

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Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1991. Signed on the title page by the author/artist. First edition / First printing. Navy cloth spine, blue paper-covered boards. Very fine in very fine dust jacket.
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  • Title The Wretched Stone.
  • Author VAN ALLSBURG, Chris
  • Illustrator Chris Van Allsburg
  • Binding Navy cloth spine, blue paper-covered boards.
  • Edition First edition / First printing.
  • Condition New
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Houghton Mifflin Company,, Boston:
  • Date 1991.
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 11713-1
  • ISBN 9780395533079 / 0395533074
  • Weight 0.85 lbs (0.39 kg)
  • Dimensions 11 x 9 x 0.4 in (27.94 x 22.86 x 1.02 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 730
  • Library of Congress subjects Sea stories, Voyages and travels
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 91011525
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Summary

In a story recounted through the daily log of Captain Allan Hope, the sailors aboard the Rita Anne become mesmerized and transformed by a mysterious glowing rock, and only music and books can restore them to normal.

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Media reviews

"As always, Van Allsburg's paintings are magnificent. Cool, clear colors, boldly executed, and unusual perspective accentuate the story's mystery." Booklist, ALA

Citations

  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/1991, Page 0
  • Publishers Weekly, 09/13/1991, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 11/01/1991, Page 0

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