The Alligators

by Updike, John

Published in 1989, The Alligators by John Updike tells the story of Charlie as he joins the others in his fifth grade class in tormenting and ridiculing the unpopular new girl Joan. Power struggles ensue until a strange dream of alligators prompts him to look at the social interactions a little more closely.

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On Jan 20, 2009, petgirl10 said
i really enjoyed this book! But, I have a question what is the theme? Some reasons of why i love it is because i love romance! it was wonderful seeing how Charlie was a bully at first but then he loved Joan!

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The Alligators  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

The Alligators - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Updike, John

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First Edition; First Printing
Published
c1990
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Hardcover
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Mankato, MN: Creative Education Inc.. Fine in Fine dust jacket. c1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A most handsome first edition/first printing, De Bellis/Broomfield A131. Unread Fine condition in alike dustjacket. This short story was first published (as "The Same Door") in The New Yorker Magazine Magazine, March 22, 1958. A rather scarce title; Charlie joins the… Read more about this item
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The Alligators  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

The Alligators - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Updike, John

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Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
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First Edition; First Printing
Published
c1990
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Hardcover
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Mankato, MN: Creative Education Inc.. Fine in Fine dust jacket. c1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A handsome first edition/first printing, De Bellis/Broomfield A131. About Fine condition in alike dustjacket. This short story was first published (as "The Same Door") in The New Yorker Magazine Magazine, March 22, 1958. A rather scarce title; Charlie joins the others… Read more about this item
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The Alligators.

by UPDIKE, John.

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Published
1990
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Hardcover
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193239639X
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Mankato:: Creative Education,. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. Hardcover. 193239639X . First edition thus. Near fine in a very good (some foxing on verso) dust jacket. ; 32 pages .
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The Alligators.

by UPDIKE, John.

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Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Published
1990
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Hardcover
ISBN 10
193239639X
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Mankato:: Creative Education,. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. Hardcover. 193239639X . First edition thus. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. ; 32 pages .
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The Alligators  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

The Alligators - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Updike, John

Condition
Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
c1990
Binding
Hardcover
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Summerville, South Carolina, USA
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Mankato, MN: Creative Education Inc.. Fine in Fine dust jacket. c1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A most handsome first edition/first printing, De Bellis/Broomfield A131. Unread Fine condition in alike dustjacket. This short story was first published (as "The Same Door") in The New Yorker Magazine Magazine, March 22, 1958. A rather scarce title; Charlie joins the… Read more about this item
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NZ$152.03
Alligators

Alligators

by Updike, John.

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Used - Acceptable
Published
2007
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Hardcover
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193239639X
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National Wildlife Federation, 2007. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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THE ALLIGATORS

by Updike, John

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First Edition
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1990
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THE ALLIGATORS, Creative Education, 1990, first separate edition, as new in full color pictorial dw.
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Alligators

by Updike, John.

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Used - Very Good
Published
2007
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
193239639X
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National Wildlife Federation, 2007. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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THE ALLIGATORS.

by John. Updike

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Hardcover
ISBN 10
193239639X
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Wildlife Education. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.
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