The poisonwood Bible: a novel
(Book)
Author:
Series:
Published:
New York : HarperFlamingo, [1998].
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
x, 546 pages ; 25 cm.
Status:
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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Subjects
LC Subjects
Bisac Subjects
OCLC Fast Subjects
Local Subjects
Other Subjects
American fiction -- Translations into Hebrew.
American fiction.
Americans -- Africa -- Fiction.
Americans -- Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Fiction.
Americans -- Congo -- Fiction.
Baptists -- Congo -- Fiction.
Colonialism -- Congo -- Fiction.
Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Fiction.
Culture conflict -- Congo -- Fiction.
Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Domestic fiction.
Familles.
Family.
Fictional Works Publication Type.
Historical fiction.
Missionaries -- Congo -- Fiction.
Missionaries -- Fiction.
Missionnaires -- Romans, nouvelles, etc.
Roman américain -- 20e siècle.
American fiction.
Americans -- Africa -- Fiction.
Americans -- Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Fiction.
Americans -- Congo -- Fiction.
Baptists -- Congo -- Fiction.
Colonialism -- Congo -- Fiction.
Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Fiction.
Culture conflict -- Congo -- Fiction.
Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Domestic fiction.
Familles.
Family.
Fictional Works Publication Type.
Historical fiction.
Missionaries -- Congo -- Fiction.
Missionaries -- Fiction.
Missionnaires -- Romans, nouvelles, etc.
Roman américain -- 20e siècle.
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
0060175400, 9780060175405, 0060930535, 9780060930530, 057120175X, 9780571201754
UPC:
9780060175405
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 6.6, 29 Points
Level 6.6, 29 Points
Lexile measure:
960
Notes
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.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,Middle Grade,6.6,29.0,West Rusk Jr. High.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,6.6,29.0,35204.,MCPL
Awards
Editors' Choice, New York Times Book Review.
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Citations
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.
MLA Citation (style guide)Kingsolver, Barbara. The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel. New York, HarperFlamingo, 1998.
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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