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This book offers a critical context for Salisbury's work, discussing his novels in terms of plot and style, analyzing literary themes, and examining critical responses to his work. ... Read more

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Graham Salisbury, winner of the Scott O'Dell and Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, grew up in Hawaii during the 1950's, and the lion's share of his fiction is set there. He writes about boys of all races trying to carve an identity for themselves and struggling to make moral decisions as they grow into manhood.

The first section of this book chronicles the labyrinthine path of Salisbury's life and career: from barefoot island boy to college dropout, from bubblegum pop musician to schoolteacher, and from real estate manager to young adult author. The book then offers a critical context for Salisbury's work, discussing his novels in terms of plot and style: analyzing literary themes and examining critical responses to his work. Salisbury's use of archetypes and the coming of age stories that dominate his work are explored in depth. Fans are also treated to a peek at some of Salisbury's future projects.

Librarians, teachers, and teen readers will find this critical biography to be a useful resource for the library, classroom, and reference bookshelf. ... Read more

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This volume recommends some 500 positive, heart-warming stories for young readers--stories of the human spirit and what it can accomplish; stories of loving families surviving crises in positive ways; historical tales full of quick-witted people (especially girls); fairy tales with strong women; true stories of survival; and more. These gentle and uplifting reads span every genre--from science fiction and fantasy to mysteries, realistic fiction, biographies, and nonfiction. There are Accelerated Reader titles, Reading Counts titles, and Junior Library Guild selections. Primarily intended for grades 5 to 9, this is a list of reading suggestions for the young adult who wants a great read but does not want to be offended. Grades 5-9. ... Read more

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These three hardcover books that comprise Judy Freeman's acclaimed Books Kids Will Sit Still For series recommend and describe thousands of exemplary children's books for grades PreK to 6 and are an indispensable source of innovative and inspirational ideas for reading aloud, booktalking, book discussion, Reader's Theater, creative drama, storytelling, poetry, writing, library skills, and other literature-based teaching across the curriculum. ... Read more

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Lost Masterworks of Young Adult Literature brings to the attention of librarians, teachers, and publishers, works of young adult literature that are considered to be worthy of a far wider readership than they currently receive. A compilation of 26 essays, each focusing on an individual work of literature or on a series of books treated as one, has been written by a stunning list of contributors. ... Read more

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This supplement to the first edition covers more than 2,600 titles published from June 2004 to June 2006, most of which have been recommended in at least two sources. This thematic work offers a state-of-the-art reading guide and selection tool for teen reading material, both fiction and nonfiction. It provides annotations with succinct plot summaries, ISBNs, book length, price, reading level, and review citations. Award-winning and series titles are also noted. The guide is an invaluable resource for anyone working with teens or teen literature. ... Read more

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Coleccion Juvenil.

AUTORA DE AVENTURAS DE UN NIÑO DE LA CALLE, CON MÁS DE 150.000 EJEMPLARES VENDIDOS EN EL MUNDO.

El día del viaje a la hacienda de su padre, Luisa tuvo un extraño presentimiento. Pero nunca imaginó que el azar la obligaría a vivir el episodio más desconcertante de su vida, en el cual el peligro, la incertidumbre, el abandono y el pánico son las constantes.

De un momento a otro, por un accidente inusitado, Luisa se ve encerrada en un cuarto oscuro, bajo el cuidado de una mujer solapada y resentida, mientras otros maquinan una extorsión. Todas las comodidades y complacencias de niña caprichosa y adinerada quedan en un pasado tan lejano como improbable futuro. Luisa, presa del terror y sin poder asimilar su tragedia, conoce a una niña a través de la rendija, con quien finalmente huye. No obstante, su fuga está llena de contratiempos, hambre, accidentes y, sobre todo, miedo e incertidumbre, con sus captores pisándoles los talones todo el tiempo.

En esta extraña aventura, lo heroico es el miedo, y lo valioso es el descubrimiento de una insólita amistad, ligada por los sufrimientos compartidos y una solidaridad a toda prueba

Ilustraciones: Eric Nieto

Size 13 x 20,5 cm, tapa rustica
128 pages, Colors ... Read more

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The past few years mark a growing scholarly interest in African children's literature in the United States. Several books have recently been published on the subject, and the number of papers on African children's literature presented at conferences or published in scholarly journals also seems to have increased. These publications are becoming more and more sophisticated as scholars move away from general country surveys or analyses of publishing conditions and instead analyze literary structures, themes, and illustrations, or apply Marxist, feminist, or postcolonial theories to interpret literary works. The question of an authentic voice in postcolonial African children's literature has emerged as a central concern to those who care about books for African children and young adults. Also of importance is the matter of how Africa is presented in literature for children who do not live on that continent. The essays in this book either take a postcolonial or revisionist approach to the study of colonial literature, or discuss books published after decolonization. The introductory essay provides a general analysis of the key issues facing the publication of children's books in postcolonial Africa--issues of national identity, language, appropriate genres, and relevant themes to inculcate a nationalistic outlook in children and young adults. The chapters that follow are located within this broad framework and are written by expert contributors. While these essays reflect the scholarly interests and specialization of each author, they also span the entire field of African children's literature. The first group of chapters surveys African children's literature from a variety of angles and explores such topics as literacy and the publishing culture in Africa, the role and importance of awards, Nigerian young adult literature, and the relevance of folktales. The book then turns to a discussion of books about Africa written by Western authors for Western readers, which often project values and perspectives that betray a continuing colonial bias. The last part of the book examines more specialized themes and concerns. ... Read more

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Aidan Chambers: Master Literary Choreographer is a full-length study that integrates the biography, creative writing, and criticism of one of the most important figures in young adult literature and incorporates these strands into a complete picture that will enhance the understanding of readers. Teachers, librarians, and scholars of young adult literatures, as well as devoted fans and students doing research on Chambers or the subjects of his novels will benefit from this in-depth examination of how his life and thought have influenced his work. ... Read more

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Now in paperback! A collection of fourteen essays that address major issues related to significant works of African-American young adult literature. ... Read more

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...an invaluable resource for appropriate titles as well as for advice about defending them against challenges.
- California English, Winter 1999

...helpful to teachers involved in book selection and would provide some encouragement for teachers to risk trying potentially controversial texts.This well-organized book would be most useful to practicing teachers, teachers-in-training...
- Choice, June 2000

This volume emphasizes the importance of teaching young adult literature in middle and high schools and offers guidance for dealing with the resulting challenges that may arise.
- School Library Journal, July 2000

Comments from teenagers supplement many of the rationales. Selection guides categorize titles by theme and by age level. Finally, each rationale offers alternative and related titles. This is truly a book for everyone involved in the teaching of young adult literature. ... Read more

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Women at War portrays books and other resources that feature girls, young women, and adult women actively involved in various ways in battles, wars, and war-time activities, including their roles as nurses, doctors, spies, soldiers, correspondents, photographers, as well as their roles on the home front. Fiction, picture books, nonfiction, biographies, autobiographies, collective biographies, oral narratives, reference books, journal and periodical articles, and non-print and electronic resources are included. Teachers and librarians will find this to be an excellent curriculum-planning resource. ... Read more

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This supplement to the 8th edition (2006) of the classic guide to children's books incluldes nearly 4,500 new in-print titles recommended for children in grades PreK-6. The thematic organization, concise annotations, and complete bibliographic data plus review citations make this volume equally useful for reader's advisory, research, and collection development. Books in series and award winners are noted. ... Read more

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Descriptions and critical assessments of more than 600 books, magazines, and databases for the selection of print and nonprint resources. ... Read more

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This examination of humorous young adult literature in light of adolescent developmental issues and theories of comedy reviews family situations, adventure stories, problem novels, satire, romance, and coming-of-age stories. Books, protagonists, and situations for and about younger teens and older teens are discussed. Librarians, teachers, parents, and teens will find this an informative guide as well as a fun read. ... Read more