A stolen Bible from a cheap motel, an old army tent, and some phony preaching. That's all it takes to turn Cory's life of poverty into bags of money. His son, Steven, is at first embarrassed by the way his father dupes faithful country folks into giving him money, but eventually he learns to love the "hustle". How long can their desperate charade last? "A sincere and thoughtful story about spiritual growth".--The Bulletin.
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A stolen Bible from a cheap motel, an old army tent, and some phony preaching. That's all it takes to turn Cory's life of poverty into bags of money. His son, Steven, is at first embarrassed by the way his father dupes faithful country folks into giving him money, but eventually he learns to love the "hustle". How long can their desperate charade last? "A sincere and thoughtful story about spiritual growth".--The Bulletin.
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Near Fine Condition in Very Good jacket. Book. 9780152928797. Inscribed by Author. Near Fine HB in VG-DJ, protected by archival Mylar cover Inscribed by author on the title page ("For Tyler-| Best wishes | [sig]"). 86 p.; 23 cm. Wheat paper over boards, quarter bound in black cloth with bright copper title on spine. Size: Octavo (8vo; up to 9 3/4" / 20-25 cm tall). Item Type: Book. Text block is tight, bright and unmarked, in "as new" condition. Binding is tight; corners shap with no shelf wear ("as new"). DJ shows rubbing, particularly along the area where the spine's quarter binding meets the paper-covered boards. This shows up the most on the back panel, which is white. The top edge of the front panel of the DJ shows some wear, as well. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Quantity Available: 1. Category: JUVENILE FICTION; Boys & Men; United States; 1990s; Teens & Young Adult. Inscribed by Author. ISBN: 0152928790. ISBN/EAN: 9780152928797. Main Picture: Paulsen (1995), The Tent (First Ed., inscribed by author)-Front panel and Spine of Dust Jacket, showing rubbing and wear along the top edge. Picture 2: Paulsen (1995), The Tent (First Ed., inscribed by author)-Front cover and Spine. Picture 3: Paulsen (1995), The Tent (First Ed., inscribed by author)-Title Page with inscription by the author. Picture 4: Paulsen (1995), The Tent (First Ed., inscribed by author)-Detail of verso of the Title Page, showing the statement of First Edition. Picture 5: Paulsen (1995), The Tent (First Ed., inscribed by author)-Back panel of the Dust Jacket showing the lines of wear. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 981.