The sparrow
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Fawcett Columbine, 1997.
Edition
1st Ballantine Books ed.
Physical Desc
408 pages ; 22 cm.
Status
Moab Library - Adult Fiction Book
F RUSSELL
1 available
F RUSSELL
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Aliens -- Fiction.
Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction.
Faith -- Fiction.
Futurism (Literary movement) -- Fiction.
Jesuit missionaries -- Fiction.
Jesuits -- Fiction.
Life on other planets -- Fiction.
Linguists -- Fiction.
Moral conditions -- Fiction.
Religion -- Fiction.
Sandoz, Emilio (Fictitious character) -- Fiction.
Sex role -- Fiction.
Space -- Exploration -- Fiction.
Space flight -- Fiction.
Twenty-first century -- Fiction.
Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction.
Faith -- Fiction.
Futurism (Literary movement) -- Fiction.
Jesuit missionaries -- Fiction.
Jesuits -- Fiction.
Life on other planets -- Fiction.
Linguists -- Fiction.
Moral conditions -- Fiction.
Religion -- Fiction.
Sandoz, Emilio (Fictitious character) -- Fiction.
Sex role -- Fiction.
Space -- Exploration -- Fiction.
Space flight -- Fiction.
Twenty-first century -- Fiction.
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Published
New York : Fawcett Columbine, 1997.
Format
Book
Edition
1st Ballantine Books ed.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes reader's guide (a conversation with the author, reading group questions, and topics for discussion).
Description
Emilio Sandoz, a life-long celibate and Jesuit priest, is part of a crew sent to explore a new planet. Upon arrival they encounter intelligent extraterrestrial life and a small mistake leads to a horrible catastrophe. Emilio, his faith in God utterly destroyed, is the only survivor and he faces a public inquisition when he returns to Earth. Father John Candotti is charge with discovering the truth.
Target Audience
Adult,Follett Library Resources
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Russell, M. D. (1997). The sparrow (1st Ballantine Books ed.). Fawcett Columbine.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Russell, Mary Doria, 1950-. 1997. The Sparrow. Fawcett Columbine.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Russell, Mary Doria, 1950-. The Sparrow Fawcett Columbine, 1997.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Russell, Mary Doria. The Sparrow 1st Ballantine Books ed., Fawcett Columbine, 1997.
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