Young Adult Fiction from The Periscope Collection

One of the most odd collections of short stories, perhaps more suited for the teen reader rather than younger kids, these stories demonstrate that Mr. Dahl was a unique storyteller, and wrote about more than just chocoate!

Another in the series of The Hardy Boys, this time the boys help their father solve a case involving jewel thieves. It is one of their most harrowing stories yet. Some slight scribbling on the inside back cover.

A favorite among young teens for quite a while, this is a great classic young adult novel, with even the reading level delineated in the from cover: 5th grade reading level. A Newbery award winner.

A gently used old copy of a wonderful classic by famed author and artist Howrd Pyle. For those of you familiar with the works of Mr. Pyle, you will appreciate the fact that his writing is such as fine as his artistic ability. This book does not disappoint, since it is a tale well told. A book plate from the… Saber más sobre este artículo

Author Lois Lowry (born in 1937 and still alive, by the way!), has written many books for young adults, usually dealing with difficult topics. She is one of the few female authors who has received the Newbery Award, one for The Giver (1990) and one for Number the Stars (1994). This book is a paperback copy of her first… Saber más sobre este artículo

This is an ex-library book; very tight binding, sticker on inside cover states "bound-to-stay-bound books". First American edition, first published in England, with the title, "Number Two-Ninety". Author's note printed inside: With the exception of Francis Herbert and Bonita Lancaster, all the characters in this book actually existed. All the events of Alabama's cruise actually took place.

Although stained on the outside cover, this book is in relatively good condition. Carolyn Keene wrote the Nancy Drew series, a book that was widely read by middle schoolers in the '50s and '60's. This book is part of "The Dana Girls" series, created in 1934, in an effort to capitalize on the Nancy Drew books and the… Saber más sobre este artículo

In perfect condition, this is part of the Crimson Cross series that involves each protagonist searching for a ruby cross, a mysterious relic brought to America by Columbus. Each person who comes in contact with the cross must prove themselves worthy of it, and thus fulfill his or her destiny.

One of the lesser known novels by Louisa May Alcott, it was first published in 1880. The story takes place in a small New England town after the Civil War. After suffering a serious injury while sledding down a hill, the two recover and learn many lessons along the way. A "Rainbow Classic".

A wonderful tight spine with excellent illustrations, some in color, in very good condition.

Charles Scribner's Sons, 1944. Originally published 1888 by Scribner's with N.C. Wyeth's illustrations in 1916. Hardback. Good Condition. Ex-Library book with dust jacket.

Charles Scribner's Sons, 1953. HB. Good. NC Wyeth. A very good copy of The Deerslayer, this is an ex-library copy, with illustrations by N. C. Wyeth.