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The sparrow

Russell, Mary Doria 1950- (Author).

Summary: A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a scientific mission entrusted with a profound task: to make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end.

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  • ISBN: 0449912558
  • ISBN: 9780449912553
  • Physical Description: 516 pages; ; 22 cm.
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  • Edition: Ballantine Books trade paperback edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Ballantine Books, 2008.

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General Note:
Includes reader's guide.
Includes an excerpt from the author's Dreamers of the day (p. [423]-431).

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Subject: Life on other planets Fiction
Jesuits Fiction
Genre: Science fiction.

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  • 7 of 7 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Scenic Regional.

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  • 1 current hold with 7 total copies.
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