Through excerpts from an actual diary, the intimate thoughts, feelings, and experiences of a young girl living aboard her father's whaling vessel are presented in this nonfiction tale for young readers.
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Peter and Connie Roop, have written over fifty children's books together, and for twenty-five years both have been teachers in Appleton, Wisconsin. Connie teaches high school science and Peter teaches elementary school, and in 1986 was named Wisconsin State Teacher of the Year. When not teaching or writing, the Roops enjoy traveling and playing games with their children, Sterling and Heidi.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Allen, Thomas (illustrator). Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Seller Inventory # 00105089158
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Allen, Thomas (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0689822227I4N00
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Allen, Thomas (illustrator). 1st. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 5300994-6
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Allen, Thomas (illustrator). 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 5011704-6
Seller: Betty Mittendorf /Tiffany Power BKSLINEN, Ralston, NE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Thomas B. Allen (illustrator). 1st Edition. Brown hardcovers. Blue and white illustration on dj. Dj in mylar wrap. Int. good. Color illustrations. 42 pages. Usual library markings and flaws. Dj flaps taped to covers. Seller Inventory # 143746B
Seller: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.
Condition: good. Allen, Thomas (illustrator). The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Seller Inventory # BSM.1A2RJ
Seller: Bookfever, IOBA (Volk & Iiams), Ione, CA, U.S.A.
Condition: FINE. First printing. A story set aboard a whaling ship in 1871, and based on the experiences of two real children who traveled with their families at sea - the still existing journal of Laura Jernegan as well as on the experiences of Mary Williams, another child who sailed aboard a whaling ship with her family. Told through the daily journal entries of nine-year-old Laura, who sails from Japan to Arctic whaling grounds with her parents and younger brother and ends each entry with the words "Good-bye for today". Illustrated with many small drawings in the journal entries and four double page paintings in colored pencil and oil wash by Thomas B. Allen. Glossary. Author's note. 42 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 91899
Seller: SHIMEDIA, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Allen, Thomas (illustrator). Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back. Seller Inventory # 0689822227