Witness
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Published
Scholastic Inc., 2013.
Format
eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9780545345941
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Level 5, 2 Points
Level 5, 2 Points
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Karen Hesse., & Karen Hesse|AUTHOR. (2013). Witness . Scholastic Inc..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Karen Hesse and Karen Hesse|AUTHOR. 2013. Witness. Scholastic Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Karen Hesse and Karen Hesse|AUTHOR. Witness Scholastic Inc, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Karen Hesse, and Karen Hesse|AUTHOR. Witness Scholastic Inc., 2013.
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Full title | witness |
Author | hesse karen |
Grouping Category | book |
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