Mountains to Climb
Wainwright, Richard M.
ISBN 10: 0961956631 ISBN 13: 9780961956639
Published by Family Life Pub, 1991
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Roberto spends two years in the U.S. with his one-eyed llama and overcomes prejudice against him and two physically disabled students
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Grade 2-5-- A gentle story about a boy from the Andes mountains and his pet llama, born with one eye, who sail to America to live with his aunt and uncle for ``a year or two.'' He helps his fellow Explorers Club members find shelter on a stormy mountain top and rescue their injured advisor. Before he returns to South America, Roberto convinces the Explorers to admit two new members--one boy who is blind and another who has two artificial legs. The portrayal of the two physically challenged boys and their interaction with the others on the camping trip is the book's strength. The picture of life in the Andes and the relationship between Roberto and his pet are also presented well. The handsome watercolors, both full-page and miniature drawings interspersed with the text, extend readers' understanding of the story. Despite its successes, however--and this book has many--there are three flaws that detract from it. First, the text is blatant and repetitious in its didacticism. Second, there are some real problems with simple mechanics, the most notable of which is missing or misplaced commas. Finally, in spite of the fact that the story takes place in several different settings, consists of several isolated incidents, and has a lengthy narration, it is presented in picture-book format instead of being divided into chapters. Because of the delightful illustrations and the excellent handling of disability, it is still worth considering. --Constance A. Mellon, Department of Library & Information Studies, East Carolina Univ . , Greenville, NC
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Title: Mountains to Climb
Publisher: Family Life Pub
Publication Date: 1991
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Crompton, Jack
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition
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MOUNTAINS TO CLIMB
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Famil;y Life Publishing, Dennis, Ma., 1991
ISBN 10: 0961956631
ISBN 13: 9780961956639
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Decorative Hard Cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Crompton, Jack (illustrator). First Edition. Decorative Hard Cover. As New/As New. First Edition. Signed by Author. 9 X 10 1/2. Juvenile story. Roberto and his one eyed llama come to live in the U.S. Story with a theme of overcoming adversity. Green binding w/ decorated front and back covers, White print on spine. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 006661
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MOUNTAINS TO CLIMB
Published by
Famil;y Life Publishing, Dennis, Ma., 1991
ISBN 10: 0961956631
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Decorative Hard Cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Crompton, Jack (illustrator). First Edition. Decorative Hard Cover. As New/As New. First Edition. Signed by Author. 9 X 10 1/2. Juvenile story. Roberto and his one eyed llama come to live in the U.S. Story with a theme of overcoming adversity. Green binding w/ decorated front and back covers, White print on spine. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 006660
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Mountains to Climb
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ISBN 10: 0961956631
ISBN 13: 9780961956639
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Original Hard Cover Binding. Condition: Ex-Library (Good). Dust Jacket Condition: Good Dust Jacket. Jack Crompton (illustrator). Stated First Edition. Inscribed and signed on title page by the author to "The Children of the Provincetown Library." Ex-library; volume and dust jacket have some wear; tight, text clean. 57 p., fully illustrated [otob: 13] Size: Oversize. Inscribed By Author. Seller Inventory # 206380
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Mountains to Climb
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Crompton, Jack (illustrator). 1st Edition. Signed by Wainwright in blue ink on title page next to his name on the title page. Tiny chip on bottom edge of rear board. DJ in archival cover. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 041590
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Mountains to Climb
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ISBN 10: 0961956631
ISBN 13: 9780961956639
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Crompton, Jack (illustrator). 1st Edition. Dennis MA: Family Life Publishing, 1991. First edition. SIGNED and inscribed on the title page. In fine condition, with no other internal markings. Illustrated by Jack Crompton. A heart-warming story that deals with overcoming prejudice and handicaps. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # L-WA1991H
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