Beatrice and Virgil : a novel / Yann Martel.
When Henry receives a letter from an elderly taxidermist, it poses a puzzle that he cannot resist. As he is pulled further into the world of this strange and calculating man, Henry becomes increasingly involved with the lives of a donkey and a howler monkey--named Beatrice and Virgil--and the epic journey they undertake together.
Record details
- ISBN: 1400069262
- ISBN: 9781400069262
- Physical Description: 197 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Spiegel & Grau, 2010.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Aukitz." |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR UG 6 7 137220. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Animals > Fiction. Authors > Fiction. Taxidermists > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Psychological fiction. Sound recordings. |
Available copies
- 19 of 19 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Johnston County Affiliated Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 19 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | FIC Martel (Text) | 38950610073027 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Selma Public Library | FIC Martel (Text) | 38950610071278 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
When Henry receives a letter from an elderly taxidermist, it poses a puzzle that he cannot resist. As he is pulled further into the world of this strange and calculating man, Henry becomes increasingly involved with the lives of a donkey and a howler monkey--named Beatrice and Virgil--and the epic journey they undertake together.
