Only a Star

Year 1999
Pages 32

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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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Only a Star is a 32-page book by Margery Facklam, published by Eerdmans in 1999.

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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.

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  • 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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At 32 pages, this is a brief reading commitment, though the supplied record does not identify its format or reading level.

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This record focuses on the 1999 Eerdmans Pub Co. edition, listed at 32 pages.

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