Description
Former library book has some markings and labels from the library. Hardcover has significant wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has a larger tear on the top and some smaller tears on the bottom. Book has a slight bend to it.. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of “A Quail in the Family” by William J. Plummer bears the charming marks of a life spent captivating young readers in libraries across the country. Published in 1966, this delightful tale follows the adventures of a young boy who adopts an orphaned quail chick, nurturing it to adulthood against the backdrop of rural America. Plummer’s warm and witty prose transports readers to a simpler time, celebrating the wonder of nature and the enduring bonds between humans and animals.
While the hardcover shows signs of wear from countless readings, the intact binding and clean pages attest to the book’s lasting appeal. For collectors seeking a nostalgic treasure that has sparked joy in generations of children, this vintage gem offers a glimpse into a bygone era when a tale of an unlikely feathered friend could ignite the imagination of young minds and hearts alike.
