Designed to locate the most prominent characters in young adult literature, past and present, this book features more than 1000 characters from approximately 230 works of 145 authors. It is arranged alphabetically by author, whose works are arranged chronologically. An essay on each work commences with a detailed plot synopsis and is followed by character descriptions and analysis of how the character elucidates the author's themes. Entries conclude with a further reading list.
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Designed to locate the most prominent characters in young adult literature, past and present, this book features more than 1000 characters from approximately 230 works of 145 authors. It is arranged alphabetically by author, whose works are arranged chronologically. An essay on each work commences with a detailed plot synopsis and is followed by character descriptions and analysis of how the character elucidates the author's themes. Entries conclude with a further reading list.
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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 book surveys the entire field of young adult literature by outlining plot and the important characters in a representative group of novels that are significant in the development of literature suitabe for young adults. It includes discussion of over 2000 characters from 232 literary works by 148 authors. 535 pages with Character and Title Index. 7.5 x 9.5. Gale Group, USA, 1997.