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Pamela Sissi Carroll
Book Code: GR3598
ISBN: 0-313-33598-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-33598-3
216 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 8/30/2007
List Price: $45.00 (UK Sterling Price: £25.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • The series' purpose is to provide supplementary materials for young readers wishing to learn about the authors' lives and understand their favorite books better, as well as, to emphasize how special and enriching reading and literary study can be for young, eager readers.
    —VOYA     August 2008
  • This series of books about favorite teen authors is for librarians, teachers, and teens who want to know more about their favorite authors in depth. The volumes are full of biographical articles, reflections of the authors, and essays about their most popular titles. The series would be particularly useful to aspiring young authors who need reassurance that writing can be more than just a hobby. Bottom line: Both are just plain good reads. [Reviewed in conjunction with Gary Paulsen].
    —Teacher Librarian     February 2008
Description: Sharon Creech is a best-selling author for young adult readers, and her books are enjoyed in both classroom settings and for leisure reading for three important reasons: -She shows great respect for teens through giving attention to the voices of teen protagonists, creating adventures in which teens grown socially and emotionally as a result of a journey. -She captures the language of her characters, including dialects from the hollers of West Virginia and the mountains of Switzerland, and introduces figurative language and vocabulary to enrich her readers' experience during and after their time with her books. -With humor and gentleness, she provides readers with a sense of hope. After an introductory chapter and biographical sketch, there is one chapter per volume that examines the characters, plot, setting, and themes in each work. This volume will be useful to young adults wanting to delve deeper into the worlds of Creech's characters, or literature professionals studying Creech's works. -Absolutely Normal Chaos -Bloomability -Chasing Redbird -Granny Torrelli Makes Soup -Heartbeat -Love That Dog -Ruby Holler -Walk Two Moons -The Wanderer
LC Card Number: 2007021470
LCC Class: PS3553
Dewey Class: 813
PDF Catalogs:
Greenwood Spring Reference 2008.pdf
Greenwood Literature Spring 2008.pdf
Pop Culture Spring 2008.pdf
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