A prayer for Owen Meany
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Published:
New York : Morrow, [1989].
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st trade ed.
Physical Desc:
543 pages ; 25 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: UG - BL: 7.7 - AR Points: 42
Lexile measure:
990L
Status:

Description

Owen Meany, the only child of a New Hampshire granite quarrier, believes he is God's instrument. He is. This is John Irving's most comic novel; yet Owen Meany is Mr. Irving's most heartbreaking character. --Publisher

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Language:
English
ISBN:
0688077080
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 7.7, 42 Points
Lexile measure:
990

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APA Citation (style guide)

Irving, J. (1989). A prayer for Owen Meany. 1st trade ed. Morrow.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Irving, John, 1942-. 1989. A Prayer for Owen Meany. Morrow.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Irving, John, 1942-, A Prayer for Owen Meany. Morrow, 1989.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Irving, John. A Prayer for Owen Meany. 1st trade ed. Morrow, 1989.

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