About this title: Ten-year-old Andries, newly orphaned, comes to join his bachelor uncle in a large, but silent and unhappy house. Across the way sits a cottage, overflowing with the lively Dykstra family. When Andries vents his loneliness in mischief, the cook, and soon the whole village, is scandalized. Then Andries makes acquaintance with the warm-hearted Dykstras. Adventures unfold as Andries' energetic and creative bent finds new inspirations.
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Binding: Unknown Binding
Publisher: Viking Press
Date Published: 1947
Description: Good. Ex-Library---192 pages. Interior is clean and tight. Ex library copy. Nice overall condition. -Publish Place: New York-Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. read more
Edition: No Edition Stated
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Viking, NY
Date Published: 1942
Description: Hilda Van Stockum. Good. No Jacket. Hardcover in orange illustrated library binding. No dust jacket. A clean, snug ex-library book with light signs of normal use but no noteworthy flaws. The story of young Andries, who goes to live with his rich but stern and cold-hearted uncle after his mother dies. His life improves 100% once he becomes acquainted with the shoemaker and his happy, fun-loving family. Illustrated with charming drawings by the author. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Bethlehem Books
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9781883937362ISBN:1883937361
Description: Very Good. Yellow illustrated covers with light corner wear and fading on spine. 8.5 X 5.5 with 198 pages. Clean tight copy. No marks or creases. read more
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