This book is in good condition for being read all the way through once. The book has no pencil or pen marks but does have some dog-eared pages (see pictures). The author also included a list of characters and Pennsylvania Dutch phrases to know as well as a few Amish recipes to try and a preview to the 2nd book in this 3 book series. Would be a great purchase for someone who wants to expand their genre of novels to read. Enjoy.