Ellen Foster
(eBook)
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Published
Algonquin Books, 2012.
ISBN
9781616203085
Lexile measure
870L
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eBook
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 4.7, 6 Points
Level 4.7, 6 Points
Lexile measure
870
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kaye Gibbons., & Kaye Gibbons|AUTHOR. (2012). Ellen Foster . Algonquin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kaye Gibbons and Kaye Gibbons|AUTHOR. 2012. Ellen Foster. Algonquin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kaye Gibbons and Kaye Gibbons|AUTHOR. Ellen Foster Algonquin Books, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kaye Gibbons, and Kaye Gibbons|AUTHOR. Ellen Foster Algonquin Books, 2012.
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Grouped Work ID | 6705fe98-a7de-25e9-004c-d191f3a47e9c-eng |
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Full title | ellen foster |
Author | gibbons kaye |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-04-24 04:20:03AM |
Last Indexed | 2024-04-24 07:17:49AM |
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Last Used | Feb 20, 2024 |
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