American Diaries: Sarah Anne Hartford

The book is in good condition with a hardcover binding. The dust jacket shows visible wear and has minor edge tears, but remains intact. The interior pages are clean, with a personal inscription, "For Richard For Ever," on the dedication page. The binding is strong, ensuring durability for future readings.

Sarah Anne Hartford: Massachusetts, 1651 by Kathleen Duey is a historical fiction novel first published in 1996 by Aladdin Paperbacks, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. This edition is the First Aladdin Paperbacks edition, released in April 1996. The book is part of the "American Diaries" series, focusing on the life of a twelve-year-old girl in Puritan New England who faces a moral dilemma. Kathleen Duey, an accomplished author, brings history to life with engaging narrative and detailed settings. This edition is characterized by its hardcover format and includes a personal dedication, "For Richard For Ever." While the book is not signed, it is a notable first edition, making it a valuable addition for collectors of historical children's literature. The book's condition reflects some wear, with minor edge tears on the dust jacket, but remains intact and readable.