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I WISH. Celebrating 20 Years of Granting Magical Wishes to Australian Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses in 2005
by Brown, Allison
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0646446789
- ISBN 13
- 9780646446783
- Seller
-
Korumburra, Victoria, Australia
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Richmond, Victoria: The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Australia, 2005. 240pp., halftone illustrations throughout in colour and b/w, some poignant, all inspirational.Book clean, but slightly cocked. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Pictorially-illustrated boards undamaged. Identically-illustrated dustjacket mildly edgeworn only. A celebration of 20 years of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Australia, who through a wide community support, grant the cherished wishes of children and young people with life-threatening illnesses. ".on Monday, five year old Warren from Queensland wished for a cubby house. By Tuesday it had magically appeared. On Wednesday he filled it with his toys and went fishing with his Dad. On Thursday, he kissed his cubby house and played in it. On Friday, he kissed his cubby house and played in it for a while. At mid-morning, Warren died." Book weight approx. 1270g. [1.27KG.] * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote. . First Edition.. Illustrated Boards Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Diversity Books, IOBA
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003308
- Title
- I WISH. Celebrating 20 Years of Granting Magical Wishes to Australian Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses in 2005
- Author
- Brown, Allison
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition.
- ISBN 10
- 0646446789
- ISBN 13
- 9780646446783
- Publisher
- The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Australia
- Place of Publication
- Richmond, Victoria
- Date Published
- 2005
- Size
- Folio - over 12" - 15"
- Keywords
- LOCAL HISTORY, INSPIRATION, BENEVOLENCE, AUSTRALIAN MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
- Bookseller catalogs
- Australian Local History;
Terms of Sale
Diversity Books, IOBA
Diversity Books - Terms of Sale: All PRICES quoted are in Australian DOLLARS. Books may be returned within seven days of receipt if found to be incorrectly described. Australian buyers: We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and direct deposit to Commonwealth Bank account. International buyers: We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express. International buyers have the choice of FAST AIRMAIL [approx.3-10 business days, depending on destination]or STANDARD AIRMAIL [approx. 10-25 business days, depending on destination] Please EMAIL regarding ARTICLE FOR SALE, AVAILABILITY, PAYMENT and POSTAGE/HANDLING OPTIONS.
About the Seller
Diversity Books, IOBA
Biblio member since 2005
Korumburra, Victoria
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