And the first English-language edition, preceding the UK edition by a year. A clean, Fine copy of the book in a bright, fresh jacket that is also just about Fine, save for a small indentation on the front panel near the spine. Originally published in Brazil in 1968 and translated into English here by Edgar Miller, Jr. A classic coming-of-age story, following the mischievous and precocious five-year old Zeze. A fan of pranks and general mischief, Zeze frustrates his family who work hard to support one another. After moving in search of work, Zeze discovers that he can communicate with an orange tree in his new back yard. But tragedy looms, and Zeze must confront the challenges of growing up and the perils of losing what is cherished. Fine in Fine dust jacket.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

My Sweet Orange-Tree

Publisher

Alfred A. Knopf, New York

Publication Date

1970

Edition

First American edition.

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Fine

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