The handmaid's tale
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Anchor Books, [1986].
ISBN
038549081X (pbk.), 9780385490818 (pbk.)
Physical Desc
311 pages ; 21 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 14
Lexile measure
750L
Status
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Beachwood Branch - Adult Collection - General | PBK ATWOOD | There's a wait ... |
| Brecksville Branch - Adult Collection - General | PBK ATWOOD | There's a wait ... |
| Fairview Park Branch - Adult Collection - General | PBK ATWOOD | There's a wait ... |
| Fairview Park Branch - Adult Collection - General | PBK ATWOOD | There's a wait ... |
| Independence Branch - Adult Collection - General | PBK ATWOOD | There's a wait ... |
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Published
New York : Anchor Books, [1986].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
038549081X (pbk.), 9780385490818 (pbk.)
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 5.4, 14 Points
Level 5.4, 14 Points
Lexile measure
750
Notes
General Note
Includes historical notes (p. 299-311).
Description
A look at the near future presents the story of Offred, a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead, once the United States, an oppressive world where women are no longer allowed to read and are valued only as long as they are viable for reproduction.
Target Audience
750L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,5.4,14.0,8109.
Awards
Arthur C. Clarke Award winner,1987
Awards
Booker Prize nominee (Shortlist),1986
Awards
Los Angeles Times Book Prize winner,1986
Awards
James Tiptree, Jr. Retrospective Award nominee,1995
Awards
Nebula Award for Best Novel nominee,1986
Awards
Locus Poll Award for Best SF Novel (4th place),1987
Awards
SF Chronicle Award for Best Novel nominee,1987
Awards
Prix Aurora Award for Best Long-Form Work in English nominee,1986
Awards
Prometheus Award for Best Libertarian SF Novel nominee,1987
Local note
CORE COLLECTION
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Atwood, M. (1986). The handmaid's tale (First Anchor Books edition.). Anchor Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Atwood, Margaret, 1939-. 1986. The Handmaid's Tale. Anchor Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Atwood, Margaret, 1939-. The Handmaid's Tale Anchor Books, 1986.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Atwood, Margaret. The Handmaid's Tale First Anchor Books edition., Anchor Books, 1986.
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