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Children's & teenage literature studies

The Hidden Adult is a focused and sophisticated analysis of children's literature and a major contribution to the theory and criticism of the genre. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: DSY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 163 x 235 x 32. Weight in Grams: 702.
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801889790
ISBN
9780801889790
Condition: New

€ 91.26

Hardback. This text offers teachers and fans of fantasy literature an historical and critical review of this genre. Readers are introduced to the various subgenres and categories of fantasy literature for children and young adults and provided with criteria with which to evaluate the texts available. Num Pages: 176 pages, bibliog , footnotes, index. BIC Classification: DSY; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 223 x 172 x 19. Weight in Grams: 322.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810846371
ISBN
9780810846371
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 114.20

Paperback. Mesquakie, Missouri, Iowa. Ages 9-12. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: DSY; YFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 144 x 8. Weight in Grams: 186.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Roberts Rinehart Publishers United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781570980107
ISBN
9781570980107
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.52

Paperback. Provides important information for children's writers. With lists of reading-level specific words and a thesaurus of words annotated with reading levels, this guide aims to save writers time by collecting everything they need to know about age-appropriate language. Num Pages: 352 pages, 50 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBV; CBW; DSR; DSY; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 229 x 25. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
F&W Publications Inc
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781582974132
ISBN
9781582974132
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.16

Hardback. Like its predecessors, A Historic Heritage, Series III is designed as an aid for librarians and teachers who are interested in exposing students to the cultures of Hispanic people. Num Pages: 158 pages. BIC Classification: DSY; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 143 x 14. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
158
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810821330
ISBN
9780810821330
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 109.78

Hardback. A study that integrates the biography, creative writing, and criticism of one of the important figures in young adult literature. This work is aimed at 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. Series: Studies in Young Adult Literature. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBH; DSK; DSY. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 184 x 15. Weight in Grams: 317.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
152
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810850873
ISBN
9780810850873
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 93.04

Paperback. A collection of eleven fairy tales by Victorian women. Editor(s): Auerbach, Nina; Knoepflmacher, U. C. Num Pages: 380 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; DSBF; DSK; DSY; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 22. Weight in Grams: 584.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
380
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226032047
ISBN
9780226032047
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 30.83

Hardback. An authoritative history and analysis of the best British and American children's literature through 1994, with a new 2003 postscript on J.K.Rowling and Philip Pullman. Num Pages: 399 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 148 x 36. Weight in Grams: 664.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
399
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810831179
ISBN
9780810831179
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 110.80

Hardback. Sharon Draper published her first novel in 1994, and since then she has published over 15 books for middle and high school readers. Draper has made a lasting contribution to the field of young adult literature; this book, which shares her life and work, will be beneficial to the field of young adult literature. Series: Studies in Young Adult Literature. Num Pages: 148 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
148
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810859852
ISBN
9780810859852
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 92.98

Hardcover. This work examines the theories of reading developed by John Locke to show how a revolutionary attitude towards authority was disseminated throughout the colonies. The book traces the Lockean legacy through 18th century children's literature to show how his emphasis on "consent" was influential. Num Pages: 245 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSY; HBJK; HBLH; JFC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 550.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674002982
ISBN
9780674002982
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 93.15
€ 82.95

Hardback. In 1969, Dr Weiss began making videos of authors, illustrators, and editors in the children's literature field. The result was a collection of videos, "Profiles in Literature". This text summarizes and quotes from the interviews in the video series and also expands/updates guest's background data. Num Pages: 416 pages, photographs, index. BIC Classification: 2ABM; DSBH; DSK; DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 690.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810837874
ISBN
9780810837874
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 144.18

Hardback. Series: Literature for Youth Series. Num Pages: 266 pages. BIC Classification: DSY; GBCR; VFJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 158 x 25. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
266
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810885608
ISBN
9780810885608
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 136.72

Paperback. This user-friendly textbook for students of creative writing explores the issue of picture books, literacy and writing for children in their early years. Andrew Melrose encourages students to examine the critical questions in child literacy through an exploration of the fusion of text and images. Num Pages: 168 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, 7 black & white tables, 13 black & white halftones, 6 blac. BIC Classification: DSY; JNLA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 176 x 245 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415617505
ISBN
9780415617505
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.05

Hardcover. Series: Studies in Young Adult Literature. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: DSK; DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 149 x 27. Weight in Grams: 532.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810882270
ISBN
9780810882270
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.16

Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DSY; JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 143 x 10. Weight in Grams: 258.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810850484
ISBN
9780810850484
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 81.55

Hardcover. Editor(s): Kryger, Lene. Num Pages: 99 pages, colour illus. BIC Classification: 2ACSD; DSBF; DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 270 x 13. Weight in Grams: 534.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University Press of Southern Denmark
Condition
New
SKU
V9788776749330
ISBN
9788776749330
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 18.08

Paperback. A collection of eleven stories, a play and five poems. The authors featured were all influenced by "Akai Tori" (Red Bird), a Tokyo children's literary magazine and also wrote for adult audiences. The stories are striking in that they differ little in style and content from those written for adults. Num Pages: 188 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; 5AF; DQ; DSY; YQF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 249.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc United States
Number of pages
188
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780765605566
ISBN
9780765605566
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.20

Hardback. From the first publication of The Bobsey Twins in 1904 to titles published in 1992, Storey annotates over 300 books that feature twins. An index shows whether the twins are main, secondary, or minor characters. Num Pages: 410 pages, Plans :Includes indexes. BIC Classification: DSY; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 147 x 29. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
410
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810826410
ISBN
9780810826410
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 150.52

Paperback. In the last few decades, scholars have turned their attention to constructions of masculinity and its influence on expressions of nationality and citizenship. Serialized Citizenships participates in and critiques these ongoing conversations about boyhood by examining works produced between 1840 and the first decade of the twentieth century. Num Pages: 222 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSY. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 162 x 14. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
222
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810854253
ISBN
9780810854253
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 110.02

Paperback. The first edition of its kind, The Great Fairy Tale Tradition is indispensable for students of fairy tales. Editor(s): Zipes, Jack. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 1008 pages, 20 illustrations, bibliog. BIC Classification: DSBF; DSY; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 142 x 28. Weight in Grams: 892.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Edition
annotated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393976366
ISBN
9780393976366
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.00
€ 22.79

Hardback. An in-depth study of twenty-eight young adult novels published between 1967 and 1997 about the Vietnam war. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 23. Weight in Grams: 513.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810835351
ISBN
9780810835351
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 152.07

Hardback. Num Pages: 234 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSY; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
234
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810861343
ISBN
9780810861343
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 109.62

Hardback. Given the long-standing belief that children ought to be shielded from disturbing life events, it is surprising to see how many stories for kids involve killing. This title offers a study of this pervasive theme of murder in children's literature. It adds to the body of inquiry into America's ongoing fascination with violent crime. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: DSA; DSY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 518.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421408408
ISBN
9781421408408
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.54
€ 52.26

Paperback. Editor(s): Keenan, Celia; Thompson, Mary Shine. Num Pages: 182 pages. BIC Classification: DSY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 164 x 15. Weight in Grams: 300.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Four Courts Press Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9781851828777
ISBN
9781851828777
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 19.92

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