Dictionary of American Young Adult Fiction, 1997-2001

Dictionary of American Young Adult Fiction, 1997-2001
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 584
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ISBN-10 : 9780313061509
ISBN-13 : 0313061505
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Download or read book Dictionary of American Young Adult Fiction, 1997-2001 written by Agnes Regan Perkins and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-03-30 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young adult readers have special needs and concerns, and librarians have become increasingly interested in selecting books suitable for them. This reference provides information about 290 books for young adults. These books received major awards between 1997 and 2001, reflect the voices of 242 different authors, and range from new to familiar themes. Included are nearly 750 alphabetically arranged entries for individual works, authors, characters, and settings. Many of these books were originally written for adults but have become popular among younger readers. Entries for works provide plot summaries and critical assessments, while author entries focus on those aspects of the writers' lives most relevant to literature for young people. The reference is a valuable selection tool for librarians and teachers and a useful guide for students.


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