Better to Wish
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Published
Scholastic Inc., 2013.
Format
eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9780545539265
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 4.7, 7 Points
Level 4.7, 7 Points
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Ann M. Martin., & Ann M. Martin|AUTHOR. (2013). Better to Wish . Scholastic Inc..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ann M. Martin and Ann M. Martin|AUTHOR. 2013. Better to Wish. Scholastic Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ann M. Martin and Ann M. Martin|AUTHOR. Better to Wish Scholastic Inc, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ann M. Martin, and Ann M. Martin|AUTHOR. Better to Wish Scholastic Inc., 2013.
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Full title | better to wish |
Author | martin ann m |
Grouping Category | book |
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