The Poisonwood Bible Summary
Barbara Kingsolver

Everything you need to understand or teach The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver.

  • The Poisonwood Bible Summary & Study Guide
  • 8 Student Essays
  • 8 Literature Criticisms
  • ...and more
  • 30 The Poisonwood Bible Lessons
  • 20 Activities
  • 180 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 60 Short Essay Questions
  • 20 Essay Questions
  • Pre-Made Tests and Quizzes
  • ...and more

The Poisonwood Bible Summary

The Poisonwood Bible, told through the voices of Orleanna Price and her four daughters, is the story of a missionary family who travel to Africa just as the Congo is on the brink of civil war. The family struggles to adapt to their new surroundings while Nathan Price remains oblivious to his family and to the villagers he is trying to convert. Mirroring the conflict in the Congo, the family begins...

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The Poisonwood Bible Study Guide

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