This thing called the future : a novel
(Book)

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Author
Powers, J. L. 1974-
Contributors
Marinaccio, Elena. Book designer
Castro H., Antonio.1. Book designer
Cinco Puntos Press. Publisher
Published
El Paso, TX : Cinco Puntos Press, [2011].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
213 pages ; 24 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 9
Status
On Shelf
Seaside Branch - Young Adult Fiction
YA POW
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Subjects

LC Subjects
Blacks -- South Africa -- Juvenile fiction.
Healers -- Juvenile fiction.
Medical fiction.
Medical fiction.
Mothers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction.
Sick -- Juvenile fiction.
South Africa -- Fiction.
Zulu (African people) -- Juvenile fiction.
Bisac Subjects
Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic.
Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / Africa.
Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Dating & Relationships.
Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Death & Dying.
OCLC Fast Subjects
Blacks.
Fiction.
Healers.
Juvenile works.
Medical fiction.
Medical fiction.
Mothers and daughters.
Sick.
South Africa.
Zulu (African people)
Other Subjects
Berner Handelskammer
Blacks -- South Africa -- Fiction.
Dust jackets (Bindings) -- 2011.
Healers -- Fiction.
Medical care -- Fiction.
Medical fiction -- Young adult.
Mothers and daughters -- Fiction.
Sick -- Fiction.
South Africa -- Fiction.
Zulu (African people) -- Fiction.

More Details

Published
El Paso, TX : Cinco Puntos Press, [2011].
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 4.5, 9 Points

Notes

General Note
Includes glossary of Zulu words (p. 207-213).
General Note
"Cover and book design by Antonio Castro H. ; Compositing by Elena Marinaccio"--Title page verso.
Description
Fourteen-year-old Khosi's mother wants her to get an education to break out of their South African shantytown, although she herself is wasting away from an untreated illness, while Khosi's grandmother, Gogo, seeks help from a traditional Zulu healer.
Target Audience
Young Adult.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,4.5.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Powers, J. L. 1., Marinaccio, E., & Castro H., A. (2011). This thing called the future: a novel (First edition.). Cinco Puntos Press.

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

Powers, J. L. 1974-, Elena. Marinaccio and Antonio.1. Castro H. 2011. This Thing Called the Future: A Novel. Cinco Puntos Press.

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

Powers, J. L. 1974-, Elena. Marinaccio and Antonio.1. Castro H. This Thing Called the Future: A Novel Cinco Puntos Press, 2011.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Powers, J. L. 1974-, Elena Marinaccio, and Antonio.1 Castro H. This Thing Called the Future: A Novel First edition., Cinco Puntos Press, 2011.

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