# The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness — resale value

**The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness** — resale value from real closed eBay sales.

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-06-19. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DPatrick%2520Ness%2520The%2520Ask%2520and%2520the%2520Answer%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DPatrick%2520Ness%2520The%2520Ask%2520and%2520the%2520Answer%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| UPC / EAN | 0763644900 |
| Brand | Patrick Ness |
| Published | 2009 |
| Publisher | Candlewick Press |
| Editions | 2 |
| Category | Young Adult |

## The Ask and the Answer resale value

**The Ask and the Answer** by Patrick Ness (2009). Across 2 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 book rare or common in the resale market?**

With two editions available, it is not exceptionally rare, but it remains a sought-after YA title.

**What is the original publication year of this book?**

The Ask and the Answer was originally published in 2009 by Candlewick Press.

**Can I find different versions of this book?**

Yes, there are two known editions of "The Ask and the Answer" available for purchase.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/the-ask-and-the-answer-patrick-ness-ol6073269w
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
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