Children of Paradise: A Novel
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9780062277343
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Fred D'Aguiar., & Fred D'Aguiar|AUTHOR. (2014). Children of Paradise: A Novel . HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Fred D'Aguiar and Fred D'Aguiar|AUTHOR. 2014. Children of Paradise: A Novel. HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Fred D'Aguiar and Fred D'Aguiar|AUTHOR. Children of Paradise: A Novel HarperCollins Publishers, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Fred D'Aguiar, and Fred D'Aguiar|AUTHOR. Children of Paradise: A Novel HarperCollins Publishers, 2014.
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Full title | children of paradise |
Author | daguiar fred |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-05-14 23:01:35PM |
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