Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Front hinge shows some cracking at title page, but is firm. Overall a nice copy.

In A Yellow Raft in Blue Water, Michael Dorris tells the story of his family's journey down the Missouri River in a homemade raft made from a yellow cotton duck. The family, including Michael's father, mother, and four young siblings, are on their way to live with Michael's grandparents in Oklahoma. Along the way, they experience all the sights and sounds of a typical American family on the road. Dorris captures the humor and warmth of family life in his novel, and he brings the reader along on the journey with vivid, descriptive prose.; 8vo.

Price: $100.00