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Do you pick up books at garage sales? Here's a funny story. It's not exactly related to this website, but frugal educators might enjoy it. I have a friend who isn't much of a reader. But, like many grown-ups, she loves watching the Harry Potter films. In anticipation of the final film's release, I was able to convince her to finally read the series. Next on her reading list is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Like a lot of frugal educators, I love hitting up garage sales in search of bargains. Imagine my delight when I saw The Order of the Phoenix in great condition for only 35 cents. I swooped in up. When I gave it to my friend, I said, "I picked this up for you for only 35 cents. It looks like it's never been read, and the only mark on it is where the kid wrote his/her name on the front page." My friend thanked me and opened the book. She started reading the name..."J...K...R....o..." 
Signed British First Edition Paperback Book (left): J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.It turns out that the book is a signed first edition paperback printed in Great Britain. It is worth at least $250.00. The moral of this story is...double-check the names you see written in books! As for me, I simply hope that my friend gets me a great birthday gift this year. The book itself is on permanent display in my friend's home. New This Month Check out all of the new additions to our textbook worksheets. |
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