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.
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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.
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Very Good. 1974. Hardcover. Clean copy. Fine in dust jacket. DJ has minor wear to edges, with price clipped, but remains very good in mylar.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Poor. Sixth American Edition. Hardback. First published in 1965. 8vo. pp. xii, 386, [i]. Vignette on title-page. Illustrations in the text. Original publisher's white illustrated boards lettered black and purple on spine and covers. Presentation copy: 'This copy for Russell Hoban with an admiration that I hope is made clear in the (too-brief) passages on his work. John Rowe Townsend 1996. ' Russell Conwell Hoban (1925 &endash; 2011) was an American expatriate novelist and children's author who collaborated with the illustrator Quentin Blake on several occasions. John Rowe Townsend (1922 &endash; 2014) was a children's literature scholar and children's author. 'Written for Children: An Outline of English-Language Children's Literature' was the definitive work of its time on the subject. Townsend refers to Hoban's work on four occasions in the book. A near fine copy. About fine.
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Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
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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 fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 9780810831179.
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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. Book contains pen & pencil markings 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, 700grams, ISBN: 9780810831179.
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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 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, 700grams, ISBN: 9780810831179.