"Moeri has shaped this story with an unsensationalized precision that will compel readers through the experience of 12-year-old King David, who regains consciousness after the massacre of his wagon train and assumes responsibility for his little sister's life on a barren plain . . . Vivid (and) memorable".--Booklist, starred review.
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"Moeri has shaped this story with an unsensationalized precision that will compel readers through the experience of 12-year-old King David, who regains consciousness after the massacre of his wagon train and assumes responsibility for his little sister's life on a barren plain . . . Vivid (and) memorable".--Booklist, starred review.
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Good. No Jacket. Ex-Library. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Jacket is in brodart, light wear. Boards have light wear. Usual library/discard markings. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed "Love and good wishes to Aunt Emily from your niece Louise Moeri" by the author on the first free endpaper. 1st HARDCOVER edition, 1st printing, complete number line. Dust jacket has edgewear. Hard coiver (US). Glued binding. With dust jacket. 12 p. Audience: Children/juvenile. Book has mild shelfwear to the base of the spine. By the writer for ABC Afterschool Specials and author of "Star Mother's Youngest Child" and "The Devil in Ol' Rosie". Rare signed. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box.
Save Queen of Sheba is a compelling tale of survival on the Oregon Trail! Written for Children it is none-the-less enjoyable by adults. The story of a pioneer boy, named King David, just 12, trying to protect his 5 year old sister, Queen of Sheba, after an Indian attack explores all the hardships and dangers of the time, while David has to come face to face with his own beliefs and morals. A tale of courage, determination, and devotion, back dropped realistic 1850's life is well worth reading aloud to grade school children, and worth reading yourself.