Description:
New York: Lodestar Books / Dutton, 1996. A beautiful copy. Bright, shiny, clean, square, and tight. The Dust Jacket is NOT price clipped (15.99). No chips. No tears. No creases. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Pages are fresh, crisp, and unmarked. Summary: "While living on his grandparents' farm in New Hampshire, Cole hears stories about a mysterious Sin Eater; these stories enable Cole to learn forgiveness and to connect with his ancestors." Bound in the original green boards, lettered in shiny gold on the spine. "First Edition" is so stated, with complete number row (10 987654321) on the copyright page. First novel by the author who went on to write the 2005 Newbery Honor Book, LIZZIE BRIGHT AND THE BUCKMINSTER BOY. . First Printing of the First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine condition/Fine dust jacket. Illus. by Farnswoth, Bill (jacket art). 8vo. (vii), 184pp.