"This facsimile edition first published by The Overlook Press in 2006." Bright, clean & tight copy (unread) in AS NEW condition. From the brilliant mind of Donald Barthelme, the National Book Award-winning story for children. "One morning in 1887, Mathilda went out into the back yard and discovered that a mysterious Chinese house had planted itself there overnight. She had wanted a fire engine, but the mysterious Chinese house was intriguing too. From inside came strange sounds: growls, howls, whispering, trumpeting. Plucky Mathilda walked right in. She found all sorts of peculiar things: a sulky captured pirate, a giant popcorn-popping machine, an elephant that falls downhill once a day---truly 'every kind of flawless flourishy footlooseness.' Mathilda gets to see everything in every room, guided by the hithering thithering djinn, who even arranges to leave her a souvenir that is just about exactly what she wanted." "We are privileged to witness an adult-centered imagination at work creating a tale for children. Barthelme's source of inspiration---a motley array of 19th-century wood engravings---appears side by side with the loose-jointed, antic story he has woven after contemplating them. The tale of Matilda and the djinn who arranges her escapades has many an entertaining turn. It might well soothe a Christmas-jaded parent." (New York Book Review(s) This book from 1971, with unusual words & ancient pictures, will enthrall any child or adult with a taste for the peculiar; issued w/o a dust jacket, it is pristine & cracklingly new, quite presentable & collectible.

Seller Inventory # RUB546

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Slightly Irregular Fire Engine or The Hithering Thithering Djinn
Publisher: Overlook Press
Publication Date: 2006
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1585678287
ISBN 13: 9781585678280
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition.
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

About this title

Synopsis

About the Author

Donald Barthelme (1931-1989) published twelve books, including two novels and a prize-winning children's book. He was a regular contributor to the New Yorker and taught creative writing at the University of Houston. In his career, he won

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Used Book Seller

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Remarks Used Books
MA, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If
you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the
order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery
date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask
bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 14 business days	3 to 6 business days
First item	US$ 6.00	US$ 12.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.