A prayer for Owen Meany: a novel
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Modern Library, 2002.
Format:
Book
Edition:
2002 Modern Library edition.
Physical Desc:
xxiv, 641 pages ; 22 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: UG - BL: 7.7 - AR Points: 42
Lexile measure:
990L
Rating:
1050
Status:
Description
Owen Meany hits a foul ball while playing baseball in the summer of 1953 that kills his best friend's mother, an accident that Owen is sure is the result of divine intervention.
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Location
Call Number
Status
Hamden/Whitneyville Adult Fiction
FIC/IRVING
On Shelf
Subjects
LC Subjects
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
0679642595
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 7.7, 42 Points
Level 7.7, 42 Points
Lexile measure:
990
Notes
Description
Owen Meany hits a foul ball while playing baseball in the summer of 1953 that kills his best friend's mother, an accident that Owen is sure is the result of divine intervention.
Target Audience
1050,Lexile.
Target Audience
990L,Lexile
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APA Citation (style guide)
Irving, J. (2002). A prayer for Owen Meany: a novel. 2002 Modern Library edition. Modern Library.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Irving, John, 1942-. 2002. A Prayer for Owen Meany: A Novel. Modern Library.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Irving, John, 1942-, A Prayer for Owen Meany: A Novel. Modern Library, 2002.
MLA Citation (style guide)Irving, John. A Prayer for Owen Meany: A Novel. 2002 Modern Library edition. Modern Library, 2002.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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