The amazing adventures of Kavalier & Clay a novel
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Chabon, Michael.
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Cartoonists -- Fiction.
Comic books, strips, etc. -- Authorship -- Fiction.
Czech Americans -- Fiction.
Heroes in mass media -- Fiction.
Large print books.
Large type books.
New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction.
Young men -- Fiction.
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Bildungsromans.
Humorous stories.

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966 pages (large print) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 7.8, 38 Points
Lexile measure
1170

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Originally published: New York : Random House, 2000.
Description
This brilliant epic novel set in New York and Prague introduces us to two misfit young men who make it big by creating comic-book superheroes. Joe Kavalier, a young artist who has also been trained in the art of Houdiniesque escape, has just smuggled himself out of Nazi-invaded Prague and landed in New York City. His Brooklyn cousin Sammy Clay is looking for a partner to create heroes, stories, and art for the latest novelty to hit America the comic book. Inspired by their own fears and dreams, Kavalier and Clay create the Escapists, The Monitor, and Luna Moth, inspired by the beautiful Rosa Saks, who will become linked by powerful ties to both men.
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All Ages.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Chabon, M. (2005). The amazing adventures of Kavalier & Clay: a novel . RB Large Print.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Chabon, Michael. 2005. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay: A Novel. RB Large Print.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Chabon, Michael. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay: A Novel RB Large Print, 2005.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Chabon, Michael. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay: A Novel RB Large Print, 2005.

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