Only a Star
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Summary
The catalog record identifies Only a Star as a general-interest title by Margery Facklam. Beyond its title, author, publisher, and 32-page length, the supplied book details gives no premise or subject details.
Why this book now
Its 1999 publication date places Only a Star in a different publishing moment, inviting a focused look at what this brief Eerdmans title offers.
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- You enjoy discovering concise, lesser-known titles from established publishers such as Eerdmans.
- You prefer a short book whose title and author leave room for discovery.
- When you seek historical richness, the scenes are sensory and immediate.
- You need a clear plot, subject, or genre premise before choosing a book.
- You are looking specifically for a recent publication or a substantial long-form read.
- You are specifically hunting for the newest framing rather than a backlist perspective.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780802851741
Worth buying if: You enjoy discovering concise, lesser-known titles from established publishers such as Eerdmans.
Skip it if: You need a clear plot, subject, or genre premise before choosing a book.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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At 32 pages, this is a brief reading commitment, though the supplied record does not identify its format or reading level.
What stands out here
This record focuses on the 1999 Eerdmans Pub Co. edition, listed at 32 pages.
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Approach it as a compact discovery: begin with the title and author, then let the book itself supply the context missing from the catalog record.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780802851741
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