Description: MORROW JUNIOR BOOKS / NEW YORK Large Hardcover with a Dust Jacket printed in 1988 PLAYING MARBLES by Julie Brinckloe A little girl proves her skill in a game of marbles.On her way home from school a girl stops to draw a circle in the dust with a stick, Quickly she is challenged by two young boys who squat down to play, untying their marble pouches "Okay, okay, one game," they say. Out come the marbles. With a ``wsshhh'' and a ``pock,'' all are deeply involved in their concentration and the play of the game. What starts as a boy/girl contest ends with all three evenly matched, winning three marbles apiece and having made new friends. The girl rubs out the circle, bringing the story to a quiet close after the excitement of the match. This simple text attempts to explain the game as well as tell a story. Neat inscription on blank page (see photo)No other writing, marks or tears. I AM HAPPY TO COMBINE POSTAGE!I have hundreds of children's books for sale Powered by eBay Turbo Lister
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Book Title: PLAYING MARBLES
Narrative Type: Fiction
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12
Inscribed: Yes
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1988
Type: Picture Book
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Era: 1980's
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Julie Brinckloe
Features: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Genre: Children & Young Adults
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Board Games, Books, Games, Marbles
