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REBELS OF THE HEAVENLY KINGDOM
by Paterson, Katherine
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0525669116
- ISBN 13
- 9780525669111
- Seller
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Columbia, Missouri, United States
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About This Item
1983. 1983 Paterson, Katherine REBELS OF THE HEAVENLY KINGDOM NY: Lodestar Books, c1983 first edition first printing 229pp 8vo Inscribed by the author on tpage Fine bright, looks unread hardcover in near fine d/j with minor rubbing on covers.
Synopsis
Rebels of the Heavenly Kingdom is a 1983 children's book written by U.S. novelist Katherine Paterson. Set during the Taiping Rebellion in China, it focuses on Wang Lee, a 15-year-old peasant boy who is abducted into a secret rebel organization. Mei Lin, a female soldier, teaches Wang Lee to read and instructs him in the movement’s dogma.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Columbia Books, Inc. ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 80714
- Title
- REBELS OF THE HEAVENLY KINGDOM
- Author
- Paterson, Katherine
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardback
- ISBN 10
- 0525669116
- ISBN 13
- 9780525669111
- Publisher
- Dutton Juvenile
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1983
- Keywords
- JUVENILE, SIGNED COPY, MIDDLE READER
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art and textiles, poetry, children\'s and illustrated, Missouriana, antiquarian books.
Prints and maps are stocked as well.
Established 1977, member ABAA/ILAB
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