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The Wooden Gun

by Elisabeth Beresford
$8.90
The Wooden Gun
The Wooden Gun

Vintage Israeli drama; youth, identity, and conflict.

"The Wooden Gun" resonates with those intrigued by historical narratives that delve into personal identity amidst societal tumult. Set against the backdrop of 1950s Tel Aviv, it not only offers a compelling coming-of-age story but also provides unique insights into the Israeli mindset during a pivotal era. If you enjoy character-driven plots that explore the complexities of growing up in a politically charged environment, this book's blend of personal struggle and historical context will likely captivate you.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Wooden Gun

by Elisabeth Beresford
$8.90
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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ISBN: 9780590761727
Authors: Elisabeth Beresford
Publisher: Scholastic
Date of Publication: 1989-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Related Topics: World War II
Goodreads rating: 3.4
(rated by 5 readers)

Description

Unravelling a secret from the Channel Islands 1940's past becomes a focal point for Kate and Andy's holiday.
 

Vintage Israeli drama; youth, identity, and conflict.

"The Wooden Gun" resonates with those intrigued by historical narratives that delve into personal identity amidst societal tumult. Set against the backdrop of 1950s Tel Aviv, it not only offers a compelling coming-of-age story but also provides unique insights into the Israeli mindset during a pivotal era. If you enjoy character-driven plots that explore the complexities of growing up in a politically charged environment, this book's blend of personal struggle and historical context will likely captivate you.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.