Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition, first printing. Ex-library copy with standard expected markings (stamps/insert pocket), otherwise structurally tight and clean. Publisher's original pictorial laminate boards; issued without a dust jacket. A solid, glossy, and very presentable copy of the author's scarce debut children's novel. Illustrated by Valerie Littlewood. 92 pp.

Summary The Black-Stone Eye follows the fast-paced adventure of a young boy named Sparky, who accidentally discovers a mysterious, dark glass marble that possesses strange, unpredictable powers. After realizing the object is highly sought after by a pair of sinister individuals, Sparky is thrust into a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse to protect the artifact. With the help of his resourceful friends, he must unravel the secrets behind the stone's origins while evading his pursuers through a series of tense twists and narrow escapes.