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Book Beat 134

Browser Book Beat Issue 134

Some interesting literature, photography, history and more. But this batch mainly has a slew of mostly inexpensive nostalgic children’s illustrated and young adult fiction. Here’s a sampling. See all New Arrivals. Availability subject to prior sale.
Lem made a few decorative carvings as far back as 1918, but the change from making working decoys to consistently creating decorative pieces did not come until the 1950s.
The Story of Lem Ward

Lemuel is famous for his incredible wooden wildfowl decoys. He was an innovator and experimented with new styles and paint patterns. Among the founders of American Wildfowl Art, his decoys are highly collectible. Read More


$28.00

Ruth Sawyer, writer of fiction and non-fiction for children and adults, may be best known as the author of Roller Skates, which won the 1937 Newbery Medal.
Roller Skates

An absolutely charming book. Set in 1890’s New York, it tells the story of Lucinda, a society child who has a year-long adventure skating around the city Read More


$12.00

A teenage boy with real-life problems finds his way with the help of an abandoned dog he names Strider.
Strider

A sequel to Dear Mr. Henshaw and this does a nice job tying up Leigh Botts teenage life. Told in diary form. An abandoned dog, who Leigh names Strider, has a starring role. Read More


$12.00

A misfit weasel fall for a fish na,med Bridget. The story explores themes of love, friendship, and the challenges of being different.
The Wainscott Weasel

A misfit weasel falls for a fish named Bridget and embarks on an adventure to protect her from predators in their pond. The story explores themes of love, friendship, and the challenges of being different. Read More


$12.00

Caddie is courageous, intelligent and resourceful. But adventures can go awry and lead to real dangers. She's a tom boy who inevitably faces “growing up”.
Caddie Woodlawn

This Newbery Award winner tells the story of Caddie Woodlawn, age about 12, in 1864 Wisconsin, growing up on a farm with her six brothers and sisters, and her two parents. Read More


$30.00

The Black Stallion’s Filly is a very accurate book about the trial and error of horse training, and horse racing. Also great Derby coverage.
The Black Stallion’s Filly

A great story that also gives a fantastic account of the races that are the run up to the Kentucky Derby and a great account of derby week. The final race scene is spectacular. Read More


$18.00

Set in the early 1900’s the story is about Oscar, a squirrel and first-rate baseball player, is recognized by the other animals as the Mayor of Central Park.
The Mayor of Central Park

When the rats of downtown take over Central Park kicking animals out of their homes, it’s up to Oscar the squirrel to save his beloved park and find a way to dislodge the rats. Read More


$12.00

With a desire to fly, a little rabbit wishes for red wings. And he finally gets them. But things don't quite work out the way he had hoped.
The Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

This book was about a rabbit who really wanted to fly, but when he got his wish for a pair of red wings, nobody he knew recognized him. Read More


$15.00

"Superfudge" is the sequel to Judy Blume's great classic "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" and it is as good if not better than the first book.
Superfudge

Funny and witty book from a preteen boy’s perspective and his daily adventures with his younger, goofy brother nicknamed Fudge. Part of a series that continues to delight. Read More


$12.00

Smoky, the story of a wild horse who's trained by a cowboy named Clint won the Newbery Medal in 1927.
Smoky the Cowhorse

The story of Smoky, a horse born in the wild, captured by a cowboy named Clint who trains him to be an outstanding cow horse. And then Smoky is stolen. Read More


$18.00

Historical fiction. Tunis' World Series is Book #2 in his 8- book series on the Brooklyn Dodgers.
World Series

For baseball aficionados, this historical fiction tells the story of the Brooklyn Dodgers struggling to win the World Series in the late 1930s. Read More


$12.00

Anti-War story set in post World War One, this book deals with wounded soldiers, the recuperating process, the fact that war is not glorious.
After the Dancing Days

Anti-War story set in post World War One. A girl’s relationship with the wounded WW I soldier leads to pain, discovery, understanding, and eventually healing and strength. Read More


$12.00

A German family migrates to PA in 1750. Everything is new and exciting but their son Eli has problems adjusting in school.
Skippack School (INSCRIBED COPY)

A German family migrates to PA in 1750. Everything is new and exciting but their son Eli has problems adjusting in school. We also learn about the Mennonites and the founding of Pennsylvania. Read More


$40.00

Many traditional Armenian stories start with, "there may or may not have lived..." and conclude with the line "three apples fell from heaven....
Three Apples Fell from Heaven: Armenian Tales Retold

The faithful retelling of some classic Armenian folk stories. Many of their traditional stories conclude with the line “three apples fell from heaven…. Read More


$12.00

Prince Charming, Snow White, the Seven Dwarfs, and the Evil Queen are back! Jiminy Cricket makes a guest appearance, too.
The Return Of Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

Italian Master Romano Scarpa does a really unique set of Snow White Comics, an enjoyable piece of comic history rarely seen. And Jiminy Cricket makes a guest appearance. Read More


$40.00

Black-and-white images capture the intimate moments in the daily lives of ordinary people on the South Side of Chicago at the height of its industrial age.
Chicago’s South Side, 1946-1948

Black-and-white images capture the intimate moments in the daily lives of ordinary people on the South Side of Chicago at the height of its industrial age. Read More


$50.00

A monographic collection devoted to the photography of Nino Migliori, a leading artistic personality credited with the deep transformation of post-World War II Italian photography.
Nino Migliori: Signs

A monographic collection devoted to the photography of Nino Migliori, a leading artistic personality credited with the deep transformation of post-World War II Italian photography. Read More


$80.00

Short stories with that backwoods, southern gothic feel. Authentic characters dealing with hardships. Gritty.
The Wrecking Yard and Other Stories

Benedict creates a timeless portrait of Appalachia, overlapping the darkness and joy of its characters. Authentic. Gritty. Read More


$12.00

Quiller-Couch influenced many writers. His The Oxford Book of English Verse was a favorite of John Mortimer's fictional character Horace Rumpole.
Arthur Quiller-Couch: A Biographical Study of Q

Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch, a man of letters, a prolific novelist maybe best remembered for his The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250–1900. Read More


$30.00

Little Henry walked in fear of dogs as he went by so many of them on his way to school. But then along came an Irish Setter named Alfred.
Alfred (With Record)

Little Henry walked in fear of dogs as he went by so many of them on his way to school. But then along came an Irish Setter named Alfred. Read More


$20.00