New York, Perennial, 2002, trade paperback, 208 pp, First Perennial Edition stated, First Printing by numberline, Signed and inscribed by the Author "for Jim, hope you enjoy the read! yours, Rebecca" on the title page, Good condition, no dustjacket as issued. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, 1" tear to backstrip at heel of spine. A teen girl in search of something risky and real finds possible salvation in the willowy, mysterious outlaw girl in the torn skirt. But when her new friend goes missing she must embark upon a daring odyssey into an underworld of sex workers and johns, addicts and thieves, runaway girls and skater boys and, ultimately, into a violent tragedy. ISBN 9780060094850

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Bookseller: West of Eden Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 11277
Title: The Torn Skirt
Author: Godfrey, Rebecca
Book Condition: Used - Good
Jacket Condition: Not Issued
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Perennial Edition stated, First Printing by numberline
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0060094850
ISBN 13: 9780060094850
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Place of Publication: New York, New York, U.s.a.
This edition first published: 2002-10
Keywords: Abandoned children; Adolescence/Coming of Age; Bildungsromans; Coming of Age; Feminine; Fiction; Literary; Parental deprivation; Psychological

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West of Eden Books is a home-based bookseller selling exclusively on-line since October 2003. We specialize in Out-Of-Print and Collectible Books with interests ranging from the Fine and Performing Arts to Science, Sports and Modern Literature. We are in daily contact with top booksellers worldwide and are happy to provide free referrals on request. Most of our listed books are first edition, first printings, carefully researched through our own reference materials and many other available sources. Most books are in Very Good to Fine condition with any flaws carefully noted. All hardcover books with dustjackets will receive a new archival quality Brodart dustjacket sleeve prior to shipping. Customer service and satisfaction is of primary importance to us at West of Eden Books. Our feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive. We pride ourselves in this and pledge to address any issue with any of our products or services to your satisfaction. Digital images available on request.

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