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First Contact
Kunzel, Bonnie; Manczuk, Suzanne
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Description for First Contact
Paperback. This collection of stories has been put together to introduce readers, be they teen or adult, to the world of science fiction and fantasy. The stories are designated into age categories and feature classic titles as well as current titles popular with both younger and older teens. Num Pages: 168 pages, index. BIC Classification: DSR; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 137 x 12. Weight in Grams: 227.
First Contact is just that, a place for teen or adult readers, to make a first foray into the world of science fiction and fantasy. There are classics in each category, as well as current titles popular with both younger and older teens. The designations M J S stand for either middle school, grades 6-8, junior high school, grades 7-8, or senior high school, grades 10-12. Rather than a comprehensive selection tool, this volume is a beginning reader's advisory book, a key to unlock the delicious array of imaginative writings that one finds in these challenging genres.
First Contact is just that, a place for teen or adult readers, to make a first foray into the world of science fiction and fantasy. There are classics in each category, as well as current titles popular with both younger and older teens. The designations M J S stand for either middle school, grades 6-8, junior high school, grades 7-8, or senior high school, grades 10-12. Rather than a comprehensive selection tool, this volume is a beginning reader's advisory book, a key to unlock the delicious array of imaginative writings that one finds in these challenging genres.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810840287
SKU
V9780810840287
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
About Kunzel, Bonnie; Manczuk, Suzanne
Bonnie Kunzel is the current President of YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association, and a Teen Specialist in the Youth Services Department of Princeton Public Library. Suzanne Manczuk is Adjunct Professor, Rutgers University, SCILS. She is also Associate Reviews Editor, Linworth Publications.
Reviews for First Contact
...this resource will be a highly useful readers' advisory tool, especially for the generalist who feels out of his or her element in helping teens find good SF and fantasy.
VOYA
An excellent and very highly recommended introductory guide to, and listing of, notable titles, First Contact is also the perfect resource and reference to preparing oneself to ... Read more
VOYA
An excellent and very highly recommended introductory guide to, and listing of, notable titles, First Contact is also the perfect resource and reference to preparing oneself to ... Read more