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Dictionary of American Young Adult Fiction, 1997-2001 : Books of Recognized Merit by Alethea K. Helbig and Agnes Regan Perkins is a book available to read on EtoBox.

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Young adult readers have special needs and concerns, and librarians have become increasingly interested in selecting books suitable for them. This reference provides information about 290 books for young adults. These books received major awards between 1997 and 2001, reflect the voices of 242 different authors, and range from new to familiar themes.Included are nearly 750 alphabetically arranged entries for individual works, authors, characters, and settings. Many of these books were originally written for adults but have become popular among younger readers. Entries for works provide plot summaries and critical assessments, while author entries focus on those aspects of the writers'lives most relevant to literature for young people. The reference is a valuable selection tool for librarians and teachers and a useful guide for students.

Author

Alethea K. Helbig and Agnes Regan Perkins

Publisher

Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press

Published

2004

Language

EN

ISBN

9780313324307

Subjects

Fiction, Literary Criticism, Young Adult