A prayer for Owen Meany: a novel
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Published:
New York : W. Morrow, 2012.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
627, 16 pages ; 21 cm.
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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:
9780062204097 (trade pbk.) :, 0062204092 (trade pbk.)
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 7.7, 42 Points
Lexile measure:
990

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Originally published in 1989.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Irving, J. (2012). A prayer for Owen Meany: a novel. New York, W. Morrow.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Irving, John, 1942-. 2012. A Prayer for Owen Meany: A Novel. New York, W. Morrow.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Irving, John, 1942-, A Prayer for Owen Meany: A Novel. New York, W. Morrow, 2012.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Irving, John. A Prayer for Owen Meany: A Novel. New York, W. Morrow, 2012.

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