Ugly but readable copy. All rights reserved. Paper-peel inside back where library marking was removed. David, Lorna, Seth and Andrew constitute just a small branch of a massive family tree that is deeply rooted in America. Accessibility Statement Library accoutrements in the usual locales. Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 13 years ago. A must Read if your child is an avid reader! Binding is tight and structurally sound. Minor shelf wear, the covers have light edge wear and tear, some light spotting/discoloration from age. Alibris has millions of books at amazingly low prices. Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago, A truly timeless work. Cover and binding are worn but intact. And the rest of the world disappears for a while. "The four story Mistake" introduces us to the Melendys quirky country home, and all the adventures we wish we had experienced in our lives. I Found this book for the first time in 1958 in the West End School Library, when we lived in San Rafael, Ca. David, Lorna, Seth and Andrew constitute just a small branch of a massive family tree that is deeply rooted in America. I am truely looking forward to getting a copy of it for her to read. Buy with confidence. All rights in images of books or other publications are reserved by the original copyright holders. Share to Pinterest. By signing up you enjoy subscriber-only access to the latest news, The Four-Story Mistake The Melendy Family (Series) Book 2 Elizabeth Enright Author Elizabeth Enright Illustrator (2015) its wonderful! Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago. Ex-Library copy with typical library marks and stamps. Privacy Policy | An acceptable ex-library hardcover copy with some usual markings blacked out. So does Alibris. Where to begin? See one of the largest collections of Classical Music around. David is a ninth-generation descendant of William Melendy, who moved from Scotland to Lancashire, England in the late 1600s and married a girl named Sarah Standish. Sealed in shrink wrap for shipping. My public library had the book in a Hardcover Complilation of the Three Stories in Sucession. To help, we provided some of our favorites. The Melendy Family has 8 entries in the series. Millions of books available with some of the lowest prices you will find online. To read more about our family in New Hampshire, click here: NH Anti-Slavery. by Elizabeth Enright includes books The Saturdays, The Four-Story Mistake, Then There Were Five, and several more. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the Alibris Advanced Search Page to find any item you are looking for. We were very different from the Melendy children. One chapter is devoted to the youngest Melendy's fascination with Lepidoptera, and his private world that includes an encounter with the rare and beautiful Luna Moth.Something that rang true for me, and my love of the Insect world at that age! Authors: Elizabeth Enright. No remainder mark. ( Elizabeth Enright was an accomplished artist and related to Frank Lloyd Wright)It doesnt take long for the reader to loose ones self in the Melendy childrens world. Elizabeth Enright captured the essence of childhood in the war years of 1940. Even the wonderful old " Four Story mistake" and its secret room, and musty cellar, charmed me with its own special magic. The illustrations in this edition are done by the author herself,And each of the Melendy children has an adventure that is custom made for the individual child. See how much other students are saving on textbooks today. I found it again about a year later in a Goodwill store! Cover is torn and shallowly scratched. Alibris, the Alibris logo, and Alibris.com are registered trademarks of Alibris, Inc. Front hinges are broken. For personal use only. But the characters and the well defined relationships between them are truly timeless.I first met the Melendy children when i was in the fourth grade, I found the compilation of the first three books in the West End School library, In San Rafael Calif. When I was in my twenties, I found this book in my local library when I was studying to become a children's fiction writer. Their descendants spread far and wide, including some who established a successful lumber mill business in New Hampshire, where David's dad entered the world in the early 20th century. Add $39+ into your cart and your items ship for free! A reading copy in fair condition. Related Series: Gone-Away Lake. Elizabeth Enright manages to bring each of the Melendy children to life in these pages, as well as The father, housekeeper/ Nanny " Cuffy" the handyman" Willie", The family dogs, and an assortment of wonderful colorful characters that enter the childrens lives as one reads through all three volumes included in this edition.But it is the relationships between the children themselves and how they adapt to changing conditions in their lives that always enthralled me.I came from a large and very poor family, and had numerous sisters, a few step brothers and sisters, and even an evil stepfather. I urge anyone who has lost sight of how it felt to be a child to read this book series. We receive fewer than 1 copy every 6 months. Copyright © 1998 - 2020 Alibris. Through the Advanced Search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as Title, Artist, Song Title, Genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. BROKEN HINGES. Share your stories and reviews with other customers! Through the Advanced Search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as Title, Director, Actor, Genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. Buy The Melendy Family by Elizabeth Enright online at Alibris. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Love shopping on Alibris? Subscribe now for coupons, newsletters, and more! I recently re read my copy,and I found that at age 51yrs I still love this book, and wish for a happy childhood like the Melendy children experienced! Like Classical Music? To listen to a podcast that David produced as head of a National Press Club team on press freedom and media literacy, click here: Free Press. Pages are lightly stained, smudged, and creased. Follow up with the last installment of the Melendy childrens adventures " Spiderweb for Two". I have used the Melendy Family over and over as a sort of therapy for the more stressed and worldly times in my life, where I can be an observer into the lives of these four (later five) different children during the 1940's, where they embark on all sorts of different adventures. Through the Advanced Search Page, you can find items by searching specific terms such as Title, Author, Subject, ISBN, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. With one of the largest book inventories in the world, find the book you are looking for. Our program is as easy as 1-2-3 and offers super competitive prices. Check out these wonderful and insightful posts from our editors, Search for your favorite author and through the power of IBM Watson. Can't get enough about books, music, and movies? Even the wonderful old " Four Story mistake" and its secret room, and musty cellar, charmed me with its own special magic. I still read " Noel Noel" the chapter dealing with the Melendy famlies wartime Christmas every Christmas eve. Use the Alibris Advanced Search Page to narrow your search criteria and find your item! as well as courseware for college students. No copyright date listed. We have a wide variety of textbooks, tradebooks, and fiction titles, Costs may vary based on destination. Does have some smudging on the fore edges, and is prior library with normal library markings. Fair. Copyright © 1998 - 2020 Alibris. Share to Facebook. To date, I have never found another book of such absolute fresh, non-candied innocence. First edition. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions - starting at $121.48. Corners, edges, and spine are bumped, rubbed, and torn to show cardboard. Buy this book, keep it, and share it with your children and grandchildren. soon you will see yourself and others close to you in each character, and absorb the positive outlook that Elizabeth Enright imbues this family with. Bargain hunters rejoice! Booksa. It's really incredible to look at our family's past. Corners and spine are also fraying, and partially taped. Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited, Baker & Taylor, Inc., or by their respective licensors, or by the publishers, or by their respective licensors. Pick your favorite character as i did and enjoy the developments in his or her life. When I read her books, it brings back my memories of how it actually felt to have all the wonder and giddiness and mischeviousness of being a child. Fair. No dust jacket. I must have read it every summer, losing myself in the adventures with the children in this family. Terms of Use | I still have the book. Save your back and your bank with eBooks! No writing or highlighting on the pages. David, Lorna, Seth and Andrew constitute just a small branch of a massive family tree that is deeply rooted in America. Choose your shipping method in Checkout. 1944 hardcover, no dust jacket. The Melendy Family. The Melendy children always took me to a happier place, a place of warm family relationships, and children who were in touch with the world around them, each in their own special way. Hardback book in good condition, but missing dust jacket if issued one. The spine is clean and tight with zero loose pages. William and Sarah then sailed to Charlestown, Massachussetts, where they welcomed their first child in 1701. The Melendy children always took me to a happier place, a place of warm family relationships, and children who were in touch with the world around them, each in their own special way. Library buckram binding. It captures the essence of what Christmas could be and never was for us. Very Good. To listen to a podcast that David produced as head of a National Press Club team on press freedom and media literacy, click here. Stain along the bottom of the pages through the Introduction Page. Elizabeth Enright was the perfect spyglass into the hearts and minds of children. Satisfaction guaranteed. Sign up for an exclusive coupon good on your next order. In "Then there were Five" the Melendy children find a new brother, and have many other adventures. Do yourself a favor, buy this book and keep it for the children in your family, of all ages!Terry KellySanta Rosa , Ca, Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago.

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