The Live Bead
The Live Bead
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Condition Notes: Cover Shows minor shelf wear. Pages are clean and in great shape. Binding is tight. Dust Jacket shows heavy wear including stains and tears. Front endpage contains previous owners name and bookplate.
Author(s): nina pavlovaPublication year: 1983
Publication date: 1983-01-01
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Raduga Publishers
ISBN: 9785050017369
In The Live Bead, a beautifully illustrated children's story from Russia, Nina Pavlova weaves a poetic folktale about a young girl named Olya who discovers a glowing, magical bead with a life of its own. As she sets off to learn the bead's secret, Olya embarks on a symbolic journey of kindness, resilience, and the quiet strength found in compassion.
Along the way, she meets both helpful and hostile characters—animals, people, and natural forces—each revealing something about trust, selflessness, and inner beauty. The bead itself becomes a guide and test, reflecting Olya’s character and choices.
A gentle, allegorical story, The Live Bead blends fantasy with traditional values, showcasing vivid illustrations and lyrical prose that transport readers into a timeless Russian landscape. Ideal for fans of fairy tales with depth and heart.
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Book Condition Scale
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
