Riley Martin, an adventurous, inquisitive seven-year old boy, is the hero of this immensely satisfying novel set in the isolated universe of Galveston's original Shriners Burns Institute. It's here that Riley is being treated for third-degree burns over 63 percent of his face and body. It's here that he and his parents meet the future-- his and theirs. But it's Riley himself who charms and twists the reader's heart-- Riley, a child so compelling in his innat boyness that his presence transforms the setting, the ...
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Riley Martin, an adventurous, inquisitive seven-year old boy, is the hero of this immensely satisfying novel set in the isolated universe of Galveston's original Shriners Burns Institute. It's here that Riley is being treated for third-degree burns over 63 percent of his face and body. It's here that he and his parents meet the future-- his and theirs. But it's Riley himself who charms and twists the reader's heart-- Riley, a child so compelling in his innat boyness that his presence transforms the setting, the circumstances, the pain, the loss, even the future. By the last page, Riley has come to an indisputable understanding of what the rest of his life will be and how he will deal with it. He is one of those very rare beings who embody the human spirit in the act of transcending reality. His story is, above all else, a reward.
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Very good. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Good. 5 AUDIO CDs withdrawn from the library collection. Please expect to see some library markings. We will polish each Audio CD for you to promote a smooth listening experience. Enjoy this reliable Recorded Books AUDIO CD performance.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. BE1-A first edition hardcover book in very good condition in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket and book have light discoloration and shelf wear. In this debut novel, set in such an unlikely place, a boy and his parents face the future-his and theirs. Riley's mother has...7.25"x5.25", 261 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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Very Good. No Jacket as Issued. AN3-Book was signed by the author on the title page with inscription "Texas Book Fair 2006". She also encircled the dedication page. Advanced Reading Copy (ARC). In this debut novel, set in such an unlikely place, a boy and his parents face the future-his and theirs. Riley's mother has...
