"First published in 1998 by Viking" stated on copyright page; autographed with drawing by Jon Scieszka on title page and second signature opposite title page (pic); smaller hardbound; Viking publishers; very good condition with unmarked pages; dust jacket very good.
 
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When their reading list is accidently placed in The Book at the beginning of summer vacation, Joe, Sam, and Fred find themselves trapped inside a strange bookish universe where they become involved in a battle between good and evil characters from well-known children's books.