From the winner of the Michael L. Printz Award and the Carnegie Medal, a work of astonishing intimacy and depth Using a pillow book as her form, nineteen-year-old Cordelia Kenn sets out to write out her life for her unborn daughter. What emerges is a portrait of an extraordinary girl, who writes frankly of love, sex, poetry, nature, faith, and of herself in the world. Her thoughts range widely: on Shakespeare and breasts, periods and piano playing, friendship and trees, consciousness and sleep, and much more besides. As ...
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From the winner of the Michael L. Printz Award and the Carnegie Medal, a work of astonishing intimacy and depth Using a pillow book as her form, nineteen-year-old Cordelia Kenn sets out to write out her life for her unborn daughter. What emerges is a portrait of an extraordinary girl, who writes frankly of love, sex, poetry, nature, faith, and of herself in the world. Her thoughts range widely: on Shakespeare and breasts, periods and piano playing, friendship and trees, consciousness and sleep, and much more besides. As she writes of William Blacklin, the boy she chooses as her first lover, or Julie, the teacher who encourages her spiritual life, Cordelia maddens, fascinates, and ultimately seduces the reader. This is a character never to be forgotten from a writer at the height of his powers.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Fine condition. Amulet Books, 2006. First US edition-first printing(10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Black hardback with brown borders(gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj(a couple of small nicks on the edges of the Dj cover), both in fine condition. Nice and clean pages as new with two small creases and nicks on the edges of the pages.809pp. Price un-clipped. A collectable first edition. Heavy book(approx 1.3 Kg).
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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!
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or limited writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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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!
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Good. Size: 5x2x8; Has moderate shelf wear, highlighting, underlining and/or writing. Great used condition. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations. Over 1, 000, 000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders.
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Very Good Condition in Very Good jacket. Some shelf and corner wear. Small tear at the bottom of the dust jacket that has been repaired with clear tape. Binding is tight and solid in very good condition. Text appears clean. Looks Nice. 808 pp. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Fiction; ISBN: 0810970600. ISBN/EAN: 9780810970601. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: ABE339772984.
