Hardback with dust jacket in very good condition. Byrd Baylor writes for children in a way that no one else can. Illustrations by Peter Parnall are excellent! Book is autographed by Baylor. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1978. Dust jacket has small tear on front and a couple of small gings on back but not noticeable. Two other Baylor books on this site if you are a collector! Priced seperately.