The Dive from Clausen's Pier - 1st Edition/1st Printing

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0375412824 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Spine slightly cracked at spine on half-title page. Signed by author Ann Packer directly on the title page; This novel tells the story of a young girl, Evie, and her family as they are forced to leave their home and move to a small town in upstate New York after the father is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Evie is determined to make the most of the time she has left with her family, and she finds her creativity and love for diving coming to the surface. Packer's lyrical writing captures the beauty of the natural world and the strength of family relationships.; 8vo; Signed by Author .