When a 10-year-old boy befriends a carnival stuntman and his lion cub, he learns the true meaning of family, loyalty, love, and survival. For Dickie Kettleson, growing up during the Depression makes even the most ordinary aspects of life a struggle. His small street and family are his whole world, but hunger and collapse are never far away. Fory-year-old Cap Modig has already experienced his fair share of troubles. A former war hero and champion race driver, Cap now works in a carnival, travelling the ...
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When a 10-year-old boy befriends a carnival stuntman and his lion cub, he learns the true meaning of family, loyalty, love, and survival. For Dickie Kettleson, growing up during the Depression makes even the most ordinary aspects of life a struggle. His small street and family are his whole world, but hunger and collapse are never far away. Fory-year-old Cap Modig has already experienced his fair share of troubles. A former war hero and champion race driver, Cap now works in a carnival, travelling the open road with his fellow `carnie s'. Then, one day in October 1938, Cap and Dickie's worlds collide, and change forever.
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Add this copy of Pride to cart. $19.58, very good condition, Sold by Dodman Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Morston, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1986 by Jonathan Cape.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Fifth novel from the author of 'Birdy', in VG, clean and bright order throughout. Smart blue boards with bright gilt titling to spine. VG unclipped d/j. This is a charity sale for Friends Of Morston Church (reg.1099831). 8vo. 288pp.
Add this copy of Pride to cart. $67.94, like new condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1986 by Jonathan Cape.
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None. Fine in Near Fine jacket. A fine first edition of 'Pride', the author's presentation copy, inscribed by the author to the publisher Tom Maschler. The first edition of this work. Author's presentation copy, inscribed by the author to Tom Mashcler, to the reverse of the half-title page, 'We all take pride in our family. If so what we are and they are what we've become. All Best, William Wharton, 3-26; 86'. Tom Maschler"s bookplate to the front pastedown. Maschler is a publisher who worked for Jonathan Cape, who discovered and published authors including Ian McEwan and Gabriel Garcia Marquez. In the original unclipped dustwrapper. 'Pride' is a tantilising novel following the lives of two very different peple, Sture Modig, and Dickie Kettleson. Written by William Wharton, who is best known for his first novel, 'Birdy'. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, fine. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Dustwrapper is near fine with minor edgewear, and a couple of folds to the rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine.
Add this copy of Pride (King Penguin) to cart. $5.02, good condition, Sold by Goldstone Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ammanford, CARMS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1987 by Penguin Books Ltd.
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Good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
Add this copy of Pride to cart. $10.07, like new condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Laurel Press.
Add this copy of Pride to cart. $10.07, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Laurel Press.
Add this copy of Pride to cart. $10.24, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by William Morrow Paperbacks.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Pride to cart. $12.07, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by Alfred A. Knopf.
Add this copy of Pride to cart. $12.09, good condition, Sold by HPB-Movies rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by Alfred A. Knopf.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Pride to cart. $17.00, very good condition, Sold by BookHouse On-Line rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Minneapolis, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by Alfred A. Knopf.
Add this copy of Pride to cart. $21.00, very good condition, Sold by Ash Grove Heirloom Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pueblo, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by Alfred a Knopf Inc.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book Book has TC remainder stamp to bottom of page block. Dust jacket has a little edge wear. Dust jacket is protected by removable Brodart cover.
