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Jane's Island

Jane's Island

$19.99 USD
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Condition: Acceptable

Condition Notes: Cover contains heavy shelf wear including small tear and stains. Front and back joints shows heavy wear and tear. The cover is near separating from the binding at the front joint. This is an Ex School District book. The front endpage and page after are loose. Pages are in good shape. Some contain light stains.

Author(s): Marjoie Hill Allee
Edition: 1st Edition

Publication year: 1931

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company

Recognized as a Newbery Honor book in 1932, this vibrant and pioneering story celebrates female curiosity against the backdrop of early 20th-century scientific exploration. The narrative follows seventeen-year-old Ellen McNeill, a college freshman who travels to the seaside village of Woods Hole, Massachusetts, to spend the summer chaperoning twelve-year-old Jane Thomas, the spirited daughter of a prominent marine biologist. Rather than a quiet summer of domestic duties, Ellen is swept into Jane's world of tireless outdoor discovery along Cape Cod. The duo explores the unspoiled beauty of the coast, collection tide-pool specimens, and interacts with the disciplined, dedicated community of researchers at the marine laboratory. When a scientific rivalry regarding planaria research escalates into a dramatic riptide rescue, the girls must demonstrate true resourcefulness to save a stranded professor. Drawing from the author’s own family summers at Woods Hole, the novel stands as a beautifully illustrated, rare classic that seamlessly blends coastal adventure with an inspiring look at the world of marine biology.

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Book Condition Scale

  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

    This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Acceptable

    This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • As Is

    This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.