The poisonwood Bible: a novel
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New York : HarperFlamingo, [1998].
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1st ed.
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x, 546 pages ; 25 cm.
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The drama of a U.S. missionary family in Africa during a war of decolonization. At its center is Nathan Price, a self-righteous Baptist minister who establishes a mission in a village in 1959 Belgian Congo. The resulting clash of cultures is seen through the eyes of his wife and his four daughters. By the author of Pigs in Heaven.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
0060175400, 9780060175405, 0060930535, 9780060930530, 057120175X, 9780571201754
UPC:
9780060175405
Accelerated Reader:
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Level 6.6, 29 Points
Lexile measure:
960

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 545-546).
Participants/Performers
Read by Dean Robertson.
Description
The drama of a U.S. missionary family in Africa during a war of decolonization. At its center is Nathan Price, a self-righteous Baptist minister who establishes a mission in a village in 1959 Belgian Congo. The resulting clash of cultures is seen through the eyes of his wife and his four daughters. By the author of Pigs in Heaven.
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Accelerated Reader,Middle Grade,6.6,29.0,West Rusk Jr. High.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Kingsolver, B. (1998). The poisonwood Bible: a novel. New York, HarperFlamingo.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Kingsolver, Barbara. 1998. The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel. New York, HarperFlamingo.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Kingsolver, Barbara, The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel. New York, HarperFlamingo, 1998.

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Kingsolver, Barbara. The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel. New York, HarperFlamingo, 1998.

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