A prayer for Owen Meany: a novel
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Published:
New York : Ballantine Books, [2002], ©1989.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
543 pages ; 21 cm
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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:
0345417976, 9780345417978, 0345361792, 9780345361790
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 7.7, 42 Points
Lexile measure:
990

Notes

General Note
Includes reader's guide, copyright 2001
General Note
Originally published in 1989
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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APA Citation (style guide)

Irving, J. (20021989). A prayer for Owen Meany: a novel. New York, Ballantine Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Irving, John, 1942-. 20021989. A Prayer for Owen Meany: A Novel. New York, Ballantine Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Irving, John, 1942-, A Prayer for Owen Meany: A Novel. New York, Ballantine Books, 20021989.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Irving, John. A Prayer for Owen Meany: A Novel. New York, Ballantine Books, 20021989.

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