Irving, John, 1942- A prayer for Owen Meany : a novel / John Irving. - 1st mass market ed. - New York : Ballantine Books, 1990, c1989. - 617 p ; 18 cm. Booklist. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.). Wilson's Fiction. Tells the story of Owen Meany who believes he is God's instrument and his friendship with John Wheelwright; beginning at age eleven when Owen hits a foul ball that kills John's mother during a Little League game in 1953. Young Adult Follett Library Resources. ISBN: 0329143522 0329608967 0345361792 9780329143527 9780329608965 9780345361790 Subjects--Topical Terms: Friendship--Fiction.Christian fiction.Friendship--Fiction. Subjects--Geographic Terms: New Hampshire--Fiction.New Hampshire--Fiction. LC Class. No.: PS3559.R8 / P7 1990 Dewey Class. No.: 813/.54