Runaway Camel

The hardcover edition of "Runaway Camel" shows signs of age with a worn dust jacket, including noticeable edge wear and tears. The binding remains intact, ensuring the book is still suitable for reading. Internally, the pages are clean, though they exhibit some yellowing consistent with age.

"Runaway Camel" by Ruth P. Collins, published by Crown Publishers, Inc. in New York, 1968, is a captivating children's adventure story, originally published as "Hubba-Hubba, A Tale of the Sahara." This edition, presented by the Weekly Reader Children’s Book Club, features illustrations by Harold Berson, adding a vivid visual dimension to the narrative. The book is set in the exotic Sahara, offering young readers a blend of adventure and cultural exploration. Although not a first edition, this particular printing is a delightful collector's item for enthusiasts of mid-20th-century children's literature. The book’s condition reflects its age, with a worn dust jacket showing edge wear and minor tears, yet it remains structurally sound for reading and display.