A prayer for Owen Meany: a novel
(Large Print)
Author:
Published:
New York : HarperLuxe, [2012].
Format:
Large Print
Edition:
1st HarperLuxe ed.
Physical Desc:
viii, 1137 pages (large print) ; 23 cm
Status:
Description
In the summer of 1953, two 11-year-old boys--best friends--are playing in a Little League baseball game in New Hampshire. One of the boys hits a foul ball that kills his best friend's mother. Owen Meany believes he didn't hit the ball by accident. He believes he is God's instrument. What happens to Owen after 1953 is extraordinary and terrifying. A Prayer for Owen Meany is a coming-of-age tale that ranks among the most cherished American classics.
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Bemis Large Print
LP FICTION IRVING,J
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Nov 27, 2023
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APA Citation (style guide)
Irving, J. (2012). A prayer for Owen Meany: a novel. 1st HarperLuxe ed. New York, HarperLuxe.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Irving, John, 1942-. 2012. A Prayer for Owen Meany: A Novel. New York, HarperLuxe.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Irving, John, 1942-, A Prayer for Owen Meany: A Novel. New York, HarperLuxe, 2012.
MLA Citation (style guide)Irving, John. A Prayer for Owen Meany: A Novel. 1st HarperLuxe ed. New York, HarperLuxe, 2012.
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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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780062205575, 0062205579
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 7.7, 42 Points
Level 7.7, 42 Points
Lexile measure:
990
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In the summer of 1953, two 11-year-old boys--best friends--are playing in a Little League baseball game in New Hampshire. One of the boys hits a foul ball that kills his best friend's mother. Owen Meany believes he didn't hit the ball by accident. He believes he is God's instrument. What happens to Owen after 1953 is extraordinary and terrifying. A Prayer for Owen Meany is a coming-of-age tale that ranks among the most cherished American classics.
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