MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE AND JOHN by Pearl S. Buck - 1967 Hcv DJ

MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE AND JOHN by Pearl S. Buck - 1967 Hcv DJ Introduction

Title: MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE AND JOHN Description: Abandoned by their American GI fathers and Korean mothers, four young boys live under a bridge as a family with Matthew, the oldest, serving as the father. Sam, an American soldier invites them to the Christmas party on the base, where the boys begin a new life. Sam and his wife adopt Matthew who continues to worry about all those left behind. An inspiring story of self-reliance, compassion and moral courage in the face of daunting odds, this book deals with racial prejudice, abandonment and the responsibility of being a father to a family. Written by: Pearl S. Buck Illustrated by: Mamoru Funai Genre: Children’s Cover: Hardcover with Dust Jacket Publisher & Date: The John Day Company - 1966 text copyright - 1967 illustrations copyright Approximate Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 8-1/4" – 80 pages Condition: Very Good. This is an ex-library book so it does have the usual library attributes: label on dust jacket’s spine, pouch in the back, stamps, dust jacket placed in a removable plastic cover. Pages are very clean and crisp with NO tears or crreases. A great looking book. Please see my list for many more books including more children’s books.