Meindert Author (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The book has a very slightly cocked spine and minor shelfwear to the bottom edge of the covers, otherwise it is in excellent, like new condition with crisp, unmarked pages, a tight binding, and vibrant, attractive images throughout. The dustjacket has a patch of slight discoloration approx 2 1/2 inches long near the bottom edge of the spine, light shelfwear to the edges and corners of the jacket including few tears approx 3/4 inches at longest, and mild rubbing to both covers, otherwise it is in very good condition, intact and clean, and is now in an archival protective mylar. …

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 380 pages. 6.00x0.88x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Book is in excellent condition. Heavy fog on New Year's Eve and if Dirk had not heard the cry of Jan's cat, all the men from the wrecked Norwegian ship might have drowned. Dirk and Jan share many adventures on land, preparing to become fishermen, but first they must over come the vow Dirk's mother made that no son of hers would ever go to sea. The book is characterized by its setting in a Dutch coastal town and focuses on the life of a boy, reflecting themes common to DeJong's work. Vivid depiction of a Dutch fishing village. The work emphasize his ability to use small-town settings to explore universal childhood emotions. Early work of Newbery Award winner. Very scarce First Edition copy in this condition. ; ; 289 pages.…