Presenting Robert Cormier / Patricia J. Campbell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Campbell, Patricia J.

Series:

Twayne's United States authors series ; TUAS 496.

Twayne's United States authors series. Young adult authors

Twayne's United States authors series ; TUSAS 496. Young adult authors

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cormier, Robert--Criticism and interpretation.

Cormier, Robert.

Young adult fiction, American--History and criticism.

Young adult fiction, American.

Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

188 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Edition:

Updated edition.

Place of Publication:

Boston : G.K. Hall, 1989.

Summary:

This groundbreaking series examines the life and work of a bestselling young adult novelist, helping both teachers and readers of young adult literature to understand many of their favorite authors.

Each title in this unique series provides:

-- A succinct, readable summary of the life and art of a leading young adult author

-- Extensive interviews with the authors themselves, giving young readers the means to get to know their favorite authors as real people

-- Jargon-free literary analysis of the author's work with attention to plot, theme, character, setting and imagery

-- A chronology, notes and references, selected bibliography, list of awards, photos, index and more

-- Insights and background material helpful for teaching mid-grade and young adult novels

Notes:

Includes index.

Bibliography: pages 172-180.

ISBN:

0805782125

OCLC:

19920774