M. C. Higgins, the Great

Hamilton, Virginia

ISBN 10: 0027424804 / ISBN 13: 9780027424805

Published by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 1974

About this Item

First Printing with full number line down to 1. Inscribed by author (Virginia Hamilton) on title page. This is an ex-library book, with a check-out sleeve in the front, associated stamps, and label on spine. Robert Fulton Junior High School stamp on title page. Marks on top and bottom of book block. Marks on inside front board, front flyleaf, and title page--otherwise inside is clean and unmarked. The book block is fully split from board at back. Dust jacket has tears and chips. See photos.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1739677146038

Bibliographic Details

• Title: M. C. Higgins, the Great
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
• Publication Date: 1974
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0027424804
• ISBN 13: 9780027424805
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Poor
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Signed: Inscribed by Author

About this title

Synopsis

Mayo Cornelius Higgins sits on his gleaming, forty-foot steel pole, towering over his home on Sarah's Mountain. Stretched before him are rolling hills and shady valleys. But behind him lie the wounds of strip mining, including a mountain of rubble that may one day fall and bury his home. M.C. dreams of escape for himself and his family. And, one day, atop his pole, he thinks he sees it -- two strangers are making their way toward Sarah's Mountain. One has the ability to make M.C.'s mother famous. And the other has the kind of freedom that M.C. has never even considered.

Review

"The Boston Globe" Many books are described as absorbing, but this one is, truly, from its very first paragraph.

Nikki Giovanni "The New York Times Book Review" Virginia Hamilton has joined the forces of hope with the forces of dreams to forge a powerful story.

"Chicago Sun Times" The style is haunting and musical, and the characters walk through the reader's mind long after the book is over.

"Booklist" A unique experience for mature readers.

"Horn Book Magazine" ...A memorable picture of a young boy's growing awareness of himself and his surroundings.

"Kansas City Star" You'll cheat yourself if you assume this one is only for children.