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Alphabet of Thorn: Available Copies
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Below are the first 30 of the lowest-total-price offerings from AbeBooks; all information shown is as specified by the sellers. To see all responses direct from AbeBooks—who may have more than 30—click here.
Alphabet of Thorn by McKillip, Patricia A.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780441012435
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group (2005)
Seller: ZBK Books (Carlstadt, NJ, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $15.20
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $15.20
Fast & Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.
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Alphabet of Thorn by McKillip, Patricia A.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780441012435
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group (2005)
Seller: Austin Goodwill 1101 (Austin, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $11.96
Shipping: $3.30
TOTAL Cost: $15.26
Book shows noticeable wear from use. May include writing, highlighting, or other markings, but not excessive. Cover or edges may have visible wear. The book remains complete and fully readable.
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Alphabet of Thorn by McKillip, Patricia A.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780441012435
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group (2005)
Seller: Goodwill Industries (Spokane, WA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $12.21
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $16.20
Condition: Good â" Used book with some visible wear. May include stickers on the cover, wear or absence of the dust jacket, wear to the spine or inside cover, slight corner curling, minor staining, and wear along the fore edge. All orders are shipped via UPS Mail Innovations and may take up to 10 business days from the initial scan to be delivered.
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Alphabet of Thorn by McKillip, Patricia A.
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780441011308
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group (2004)
Seller: Better World Books: West (Reno, NV, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $17.21
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $17.21
Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Seller: The Eclectic Eccentric (Yukon, OK, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $12.99
Shipping: $4.63
TOTAL Cost: $17.62
Very good ex-library copy with clean, unmarked text and a laminated cover for extra solidity and protection. Typical ex-library markings, including a spine label.
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Alphabet of Thorn by McKillip, Patricia A.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780441012435
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group (2005)
Seller: Zoom Books East (Glendale Heights, IL, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $20.81
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $20.81
Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
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Alphabet of Thorn (Paperback) by Patricia A. McKillip
Paperback
ISBN: 9780441012435
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc, New York (2005)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $27.07
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $27.07
Paperback. Fantasy author Patricia A. McKillip, the 21st century's response to Hans Christian Andersen, has mastered the art of writing fairy tales -- as evidenced by previous works like The Tower at Stony Wood, Ombria in Shadow, and In the Forests of Serre. Alphabet of Thorn is yet another timeless fable suitable for children and adults alike.In the kingdom of Raine, a vast realm at the edge of the world, an orphaned baby girl is found by a palace librarian and raised to become a translator. Years later, the girl -- named Nepenthe -- comes in contact with a mysterious book written in a language of thorns that no one, not even the wizards at Raine's famous Floating School for mages, can decipher. The book calls out to Nepenthe's very soul, and she is soon privately translating its contents. As she works tirelessly transcribing the book -- which turns out to be about the historical figures of Axis, the Emperor of Night, and Kane, his masked sorcerer -- the kingdom of Raine is teetering on the brink of chaos. The newly crowned queen, a mousy 14-year old girl named Tessera who wants nothing to do with matters of state, hides in the woods as regents plot revolution. The queen's destiny, however, is intertwined with Nepenthe's ability to unravel the mystery of the thorns. "Romantic, magical, respectful of fantasy's traditions without being awed by them, McKillip's novels are near perfect examples of fantasy in the fairy-tale or folkloric mold, and the latest, "Alphabet of Thorn," is among her best."--"Locus." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Seller: HPB-Emerald (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $30.85
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $34.60
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller: Blue Vase Books (Interlochen, MI, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $34.82
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $34.82
The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Seller: Upward Bound Books (VALRICO, FL, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $30.54
Shipping: $4.29
TOTAL Cost: $34.83
Gently used with light wear to the cover, corners, or spine. Pages are clean and free of writing or highlighting. Binding is tight and fully intact. Dust jacket included with hardcover books. Ships fast in a protective poly mailerâ"Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays.
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Seller: -OnTimeBooks- (Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $36.81
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $36.81
A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail
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Alphabet of Thorn by McKillip, Patricia A.
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780441011308
Publisher: Ace Books, New York (2004)
Seller: Pat Cramer, Bookseller (Lewisville, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $34.50
Shipping: $3.00
TOTAL Cost: $37.50
A square solid tight carefully read copy. This copy haas some light soil to the edges of the text block, some light board edge wear. The 22.95 jacket has some light rubbing wear, minor edge wear, two short creases to the front flap. THIS COPY IS IN MY POSSESSION AND NORMALLY SHIPS NEXT DAY.
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