Presenting Lois Duncan / Cosette Kies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kies, Cosette N., 1936-

Series:

Twayne's United States authors series ; TUSAS 635.

Twayne's United States authors series. Young adult authors

Twayne's United States authors series ; TUSAS 635

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Duncan, Lois, 1934-2016--Criticism and interpretation.

Duncan, Lois.

Duncan, Lois, 1934-2016.

Criticism and interpretation.

Young adult fiction, American--History and criticism.

Young adult fiction, American.

Physical Description:

xii, 139 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Twayne Publishers ; Toronto : Maxwell Macmillan Canada ; New York : Maxwell Macmillan International, [1993]

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 bibliographical references (pages 127-136) and index.

ISBN:

0805782214

OCLC:

28798461