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
by Updike, John
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- Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
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- c1990
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- Hardcover
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Summerville, South Carolina, USA
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NZ$320.95
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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 Item Price
NZ$320.95
The Alligators - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Updike, John
- Condition
- Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Published
- c1990
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- Hardcover
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Summerville, South Carolina, USA
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NZ$152.03
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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 Item Price
NZ$152.03
The Alligators.
by UPDIKE, John.
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- Used - Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket
- Published
- 1990
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 193239639X
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Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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NZ$33.78
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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 . Item Price
NZ$33.78
The Alligators.
by UPDIKE, John.
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Published
- 1990
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 193239639X
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- 1
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Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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NZ$59.12
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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 . Item Price
NZ$59.12
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
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
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Summerville, South Carolina, USA
- Item Price
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NZ$152.03
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Description:
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 Item Price
NZ$152.03
Alligators
by Updike, John.
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- Used - Acceptable
- Published
- 2007
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 193239639X
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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NZ$11.11
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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. Item Price
NZ$11.11
THE ALLIGATORS
by Updike, John
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- Used
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- First Edition
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- 1990
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Rochester, Michigan, USA
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NZ$113.51
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THE ALLIGATORS, Creative Education, 1990, first separate edition, as new in full color pictorial dw. Item Price
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Alligators
by Updike, John.
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 2007
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 193239639X
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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NZ$11.11
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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. Item Price
NZ$11.11
THE ALLIGATORS.
by John. Updike
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- Used - GOOD
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- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 193239639X
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Toledo, Ohio, USA
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NZ$1.69
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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. Item Price
NZ$1.69