Lord of the flies
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Published:
New York, New York : Penguin Books, 2013.
Format:
Book
Edition:
This hardcover edition.
Physical Desc:
240 pages ; 20 cm.
Lexile measure:
770L
Rating:
770
Status:
Description

"Golding's aim to "trace the defect of society back to the defect of human nature" is elegantly pursued in this gripping adventure tale about a group of British schoolboys marooned on a tropical island. Alone in a world of uncharted possibilities, devoid of adult supervision or rules, the boys attempt to forge their own society, failing, however, in the face of terror, sin, and evil."

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780143124290, 0143124293
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 5, 9 Points
Lexile measure:
770

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Description
"Golding's aim to "trace the defect of society back to the defect of human nature" is elegantly pursued in this gripping adventure tale about a group of British schoolboys marooned on a tropical island. Alone in a world of uncharted possibilities, devoid of adult supervision or rules, the boys attempt to forge their own society, failing, however, in the face of terror, sin, and evil."
Target Audience
770,Lexile.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,5.0,9.0,744.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Golding, W. (2013). Lord of the flies. This hardcover edition. New York, New York, Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Golding, William, 1911-1993. 2013. Lord of the Flies. New York, New York, Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Golding, William, 1911-1993, Lord of the Flies. New York, New York, Penguin Books, 2013.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Golding, William. Lord of the Flies. This hardcover edition. New York, New York, Penguin Books, 2013.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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