# Darkness, be My Friend by John Marsden — resale value

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**Darkness, be My Friend by John Marsden** — resale value from real closed eBay sales.

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| UPC / EAN | 178087314X |
| Brand | John Marsden |
| Published | 1999 |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company |
| Pages | 288 |
| Editions | 3 |
| Category | Young Adult |

## Darkness, be My Friend resale value

**Darkness, be My Friend** by John Marsden (1999). Across 3 editions. Used-book value depends heavily on edition (first printing vs. reprint), condition, dust jacket, and whether it's signed. First editions and out-of-print titles command the biggest premiums.

### What drives the price

First editions/first printings, intact dust jackets, signatures, and unmarked pages are the top value drivers. Book-club editions and later reprints are worth far less.

## FAQ

**Is this a rare edition of Darkness, Be My Friend?**

This book is available in 3 editions, published in 1999 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

**What is the ISBN for this book?**

The ISBN for this copy of Darkness, Be My Friend is 178087314X.

**How many pages does this Young Adult novel have?**

This edition contains 288 pages of the story by John Marsden.

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