Cathy's Christmas Project by Ann Ruffell ISBN 13: 9780192716583

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. A Fine unmarked copy with near Fine complete dustjacket. 'It is December in the twenty-first century, Cathy has a rather strange project at day-school this term. It all began with the word 'snew', which the encyclopedia mode on her computer tells her used to exist on earth in winter, long ago before the greenhouse effect. But what was winter? And what was the very peculiar festival that happened then? What were 'presents'? Who gave them and why? What was that thing shaped like a balloon, only heavy? And who or what was a 'Samper'? It's a very strange project indeed. Delightfully illustrated by John Eastwood. **** NOT EX LIB **** C3D. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Eastwood, John. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Oxford University Press., 1991. HBDJ, 1991, 1ST EDITION, NF/NF, Book Condition: NEAR FINE. Hardcover w / dustjacket. Near Fine condition; edges, corners, and covers of book show very minor wear. No underlining; no highlighting; no internal markings. No pricing stickers. No remainder mark. Fine book in a near fine DJ with a miniscule closed tear at top front tip. No price clip. Stored in sealed plastic protection, Red Cloth covers, silver lettering on spine. 83 pgs, 8 X 5 in. ,Cathy has a strange project: to find out about the season called winter which they used to have on Earth before the greenhouse effect, and to learn about the festival called Christmas which was celebrated then.. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Near Fine. Illus. by John Eastwood, .