Sicilian Odyssey
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Francine Prose., & Francine Prose|AUTHOR. (2011). Sicilian Odyssey . Disney Book Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Francine Prose and Francine Prose|AUTHOR. 2011. Sicilian Odyssey. Disney Book Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Francine Prose and Francine Prose|AUTHOR. Sicilian Odyssey Disney Book Group, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Francine Prose, and Francine Prose|AUTHOR. Sicilian Odyssey Disney Book Group, 2011.
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Grouped Work ID | b1307409-c5d3-f539-10e9-d4ca4dabaaa4-eng |
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Full title | sicilian odyssey |
Author | prose francine |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-04-18 22:02:38PM |
Last Indexed | 2024-04-19 04:25:27AM |
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First Loaded | Aug 10, 2023 |
Last Used | Mar 17, 2024 |
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