Push : a novel
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf : Distributed by Random House, 1996.
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
141 pages ; 20 cm.
Status
Main Level - Fiction
FIC SAPPHIRE
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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf : Distributed by Random House, 1996.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 4, 5 Points

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A self-portrait of a black teenage girl, big, fat, unloved, with a father who rapes her and a jealous mother who screams abuse. For Precious, as she is called, hope appears when a courageous teacher, a young black woman, bullies, cajoles and inspires her to learn to read. By the author of American Dreams.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Sapphire. (1996). Push: a novel . Alfred A. Knopf : Distributed by Random House.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Sapphire, 1950-. 1996. Push: A Novel. Alfred A. Knopf : Distributed by Random House.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Sapphire, 1950-. Push: A Novel Alfred A. Knopf : Distributed by Random House, 1996.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Sapphire. Push: A Novel Alfred A. Knopf : Distributed by Random House, 1996.

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