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The Wretched Stone
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The Wretched Stone Cloth & boards - 1991

by Van Allsburg, Chris

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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, MA, U.S.A.: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1991. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth & Boards. Fine/Fine. Van Allsburg, Chris. A lovely signed First Edition, First Printing Chris Van Allsburg title. In fine condition, bound in navy cloth and blue board with bright gold decorative stamp on front cover. In unread condition with bright and flawless illustrations throughout. Author signature across title page. Dust jacket protected in archival cover. In fine condition with just a whisper of shelf at top and bottom edges, extremely minor. Spotless front and rear flaps, price intact. An exceptional copy of this exciting Chris Van Allsburg tale.
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  • Title The Wretched Stone
  • Author Van Allsburg, Chris
  • Illustrator Van Allsburg, Chris
  • Binding Cloth & Boards
  • Edition First Edition, First Printing
  • Condition Used - Fine
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, MA, U.S.A.
  • Date 1991
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 3624
  • 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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"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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