Featuring essays that explain the function and significance of more than 1000 characters from approximately 225 books of 150 writers of children's literature in a variety of genres, this book is organized alphabetically by author. The author's works are chronologically arranged and the title heading offers the full title, genre and date of publication. The essay on each work begins with a detailed plot synopsis followed by descriptions of characters and analysis of how they illustrate the author's central themes. Major ...
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Featuring essays that explain the function and significance of more than 1000 characters from approximately 225 books of 150 writers of children's literature in a variety of genres, this book is organized alphabetically by author. The author's works are chronologically arranged and the title heading offers the full title, genre and date of publication. The essay on each work begins with a detailed plot synopsis followed by descriptions of characters and analysis of how they illustrate the author's central themes. Major characters are elucidated in more depth. A list of critical essays and articles for further reading conclude each author entry.
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Add this copy of Characters in Children's Literature to cart. $11.12, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Gale Cengage.
Add this copy of Characters in Children's Literature to cart. $11.21, very good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Gale / Cengage Learning.
Add this copy of Characters in Children's Literature to cart. $11.26, good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Gale / Cengage Learning.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Oversized.
Add this copy of Characters in Children's Literature to cart. $12.87, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by Cengage Gale.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1450grams, ISBN: 9780787604004.
Add this copy of Characters in Children's Literature to cart. $13.26, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by Gale.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1400grams, ISBN: 9780787604004.
Add this copy of Characters in Children's Literature to cart. $19.00, good condition, Sold by Jonathan Grobe Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Deep River, IA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Gale Group.
Add this copy of Characters in Children's Literature to cart. $20.19, good condition, Sold by The Parnassus BookShop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Gale Group.
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Good. No Jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7; Type: Ex-Library First Edition. Hardcover Retired Library Book in Good Condition. b/w illustrations. Remainder. Except for minimal library marks, book is in near fine condition. Clean, unmarked, tight & solid book. No cover wear, internals quite clean, no markings. The characters in children's literature--this is what children remember most, with their actions, adventures, character intertwined in an inseparable way. This book identifies many, as they are in the context of their book lives. It is aimed at teachers, librarians, scholars of literature and popular culture, for those teaching students to be teachers, and for students and parents wanting to learn more about children's literature. 529 pages with Character and Title Index. 7.5 x 9.5. Gale Group, USA, 1997.
Add this copy of Characters in Children's Literature to cart. $27.00, like new condition, Sold by Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Springfield, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Gale Research,.
Add this copy of Characters in Children's Literature to cart. $36.00, very good condition, Sold by The Unskoolbookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brattleboro, VT, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Gale Group.
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Very Good. No Jacket as Issued. Book NOT a former library copy. Light cover wear. Nice, clean, tight, unmarked copy. Features essays that explain the function and signficance of more than 1, 700 characters from 230 books of fiction.
