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Paperback. Condition: Good. My Christmas Attic is a feel-good, plot- and character-driven short novel that should appeal to audiences nostalgic for a time in our history when there was a greater sense of shared national purpose. It was written specifically for dyslexic children who often feel ostracized at school because of their struggles to read, but its appeal can be shared by children (and adults) of all ages.The story opens on December 28, 2003, as Jake Jennings returns to his boyhood home one last time before the new owners move in. As he walks through the living room, he reminisces about the many memories the house evokes. Finally, he walks upstairs to the attic, where he alludes to the fact that he was very different than other children. The story flashes back to 1952 and we learn that Jake lives in the small town of Julian, California. He is ostracized from the other kids at school, many of whom think he is stupid because he reads so poorly and is always daydreaming about Buck Rogers in Outer Space, his favorite radio show. His father is also missing in action in the Korean War, and his mother Cora often sits in the living room at night while she plays the music she once shared with her husband. Jake's mother eventually schedules an appointment with Dr. Elway, a reading specialist who tells them that Jake is dyslexic. However, Dr. Elway explains that some people refer to it as the gift of dyslexia, because so many famous people (Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Walt Disney, and others) were also dyslexic. In spite of Dr. Elway's pep talk, Jake continues to struggle. He escapes into the attic and creates a forever Christmas world. One of the Christmas ornaments he unpacks is a family heirloom nicknamed Old Ebenezer, who holds a scroll with indecipherable writing on it. One night, when Jake falls asleep in the attic, he dreams that the gift of dyslexia made it possible for him to read the scroll. Old Ebenezer, a playful and mischievous sprite who bears a resemblance to Dr. Elway, suddenly appears and takes Jake on a journey to the places where Christmas is forever. They visit a medical ward with a permanent Christmas tree to cheer up seriously ill children. They visit an orphanage where the kindly director keeps a replica of Santa Claus and his reindeer all year so difficult to adopt children will have something to brighten up their lives. Finally, they arrive at a small, dark prison cell, where Jake is convinced he sees his father huddled on a wooden cot.When he awakens, Jake tries to convince his mother that what he saw was real, but she is convinced he had nothing more than a muddled dream. Nonetheless, she pressures the authorities to learn what happened to her husband. Weeks later, there is a knock on the door. When Jake opens it, his father is standing there. Richard Jennings tells his wife and son how he almost gave up all hope, except for something very strange that happened in his prison cell one night-something that involved Jake and gave him a renewed desire to live.The story then returns to the attic in the year 2003, where the older Jake Jennings is still reminiscing about his early childhood struggles with dyslexia. Before leaving, he remembers the new family has a special needs girl, and he places Old Ebenezer on a window sill. After he leaves, there is an air of expectancy, as though the attic is waiting for another child to walk through the door to build a new forever Christmas world.As Jake exists from his former family home, we see that his car has the logo with a picture of Old Ebenezer and the inscription, FOREVER CHRISTMAS, SCHOOLS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN, INC. Only then do readers realize that Jake has turned his childhood struggles with dyslexia into an adult career to help other children who are similarly challenged by the gift of dyslexia.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. My Christmas Attic is a feel-good, plot- and character-driven short novel that should appeal to audiences nostalgic for a time in our history when there was a greater sense of shared national purpose. It was written specifically for dyslexic children who often feel ostracized at school because of their struggles to read, but its appeal can be shared by children (and adults) of all ages.The story opens on December 28, 2003, as Jake Jennings returns to his boyhood home one last time before the new owners move in. As he walks through the living room, he reminisces about the many memories the house evokes. Finally, he walks upstairs to the attic, where he alludes to the fact that he was very different than other children. The story flashes back to 1952 and we learn that Jake lives in the small town of Julian, California. He is ostracized from the other kids at school, many of whom think he is stupid because he reads so poorly and is always daydreaming about Buck Rogers in Outer Space, his favorite radio show. His father is also missing in action in the Korean War, and his mother Cora often sits in the living room at night while she plays the music she once shared with her husband. Jake's mother eventually schedules an appointment with Dr. Elway, a reading specialist who tells them that Jake is dyslexic. However, Dr. Elway explains that some people refer to it as the gift of dyslexia, because so many famous people (Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Walt Disney, and others) were also dyslexic. In spite of Dr. Elway's pep talk, Jake continues to struggle. He escapes into the attic and creates a forever Christmas world. One of the Christmas ornaments he unpacks is a family heirloom nicknamed Old Ebenezer, who holds a scroll with indecipherable writing on it. One night, when Jake falls asleep in the attic, he dreams that the gift of dyslexia made it possible for him to read the scroll. Old Ebenezer, a playful and mischievous sprite who bears a resemblance to Dr. Elway, suddenly appears and takes Jake on a journey to the places where Christmas is forever. They visit a medical ward with a permanent Christmas tree to cheer up seriously ill children. They visit an orphanage where the kindly director keeps a replica of Santa Claus and his reindeer all year so difficult to adopt children will have something to brighten up their lives. Finally, they arrive at a small, dark prison cell, where Jake is convinced he sees his father huddled on a wooden cot.When he awakens, Jake tries to convince his mother that what he saw was real, but she is convinced he had nothing more than a muddled dream. Nonetheless, she pressures the authorities to learn what happened to her husband. Weeks later, there is a knock on the door. When Jake opens it, his father is standing there. Richard Jennings tells his wife and son how he almost gave up all hope, except for something very strange that happened in his prison cell one night-something that involved Jake and gave him a renewed desire to live.The story then returns to the attic in the year 2003, where the older Jake Jennings is still reminiscing about his early childhood struggles with dyslexia. Before leaving, he remembers the new family has a special needs girl, and he places Old Ebenezer on a window sill. After he leaves, there is an air of expectancy, as though the attic is waiting for another child to walk through the door to build a new forever Christmas world.As Jake exists from his former family home, we see that his car has the logo with a picture of Old Ebenezer and the inscription, FOREVER CHRISTMAS, SCHOOLS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN, INC. Only then do readers realize that Jake has turned his childhood struggles with dyslexia into an adult career to help other children who are similarly challenged by the gift of dyslexia.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. no jacket present. This hardcover edition of "Maternity Nursing Today" is in good condition. The cover shows some signs of wear, including minor scuffs and marks, but the binding remains intact and strong. The pages are clean, with no inscriptions or markings, and the text is clear and legible. The book does not include a dust jacket.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Despite the author's signature and date on the half title page, this book has not been well cared for! Cover has a small rip on the side and the top RH corner has a heavy bump that affects all the book's pages and a little moisture damage on the bottom edge. Still, a good reading copy. Signed by Author(s).…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: no jacket present. This hardcover edition of "Maternity Nursing Today" is in good condition, showing typical signs of age-related wear. The cover is intact with minor scuffing at the edges. There is no dust jacket present. Inside, the pages are clean and unmarked, except for an inscription with the name "Crystal Wilson" on the front endpaper. The binding remains strong, ensuring the book's durability for continued use.…

Condition: good. Good: The book has been read but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfections.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. The hardcover binding of the book appears sturdy with minimal wear visible. The spine and cover are intact, with no significant signs of damage. The dust jacket condition is unknown as it is not visible in the provided images. The interior pages seem clean, without any inscriptions or library markings, suggesting it is not an ex-library copy. unknown (dust jacket not visible).…

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Condition: acceptable. Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved, dog eared or creased page s ; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Sins of Rachel Sims. Book.

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Condition: Good. the spine of the book is creased; there is wear on the corners and edges; the inner pages are yellowed due to age; there are foxing marks on the inner pages.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.