ERIC Number: EJ315692
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1985
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Why Johnny (and Jane) Read Whodunits in Series.
Moran, Barbara B.; Steinfirst, Susan
School Library Journal, v31 n7 p113-17 Mar 1985
Reviews series mysteries for children and adolescents in two categories: mysteries for girls ("Nancy Drew,""Doris Fein") and mysteries for boys ("Hardy Boys,""Race against Time"). Characters and plots, appeal of the series, and series books and adolescents are discussed. Eight sources are given. (EJS)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Children, Childrens Literature, Females, Fiction, Males, Reading Interests
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reference Materials - Bibliographies
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Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners
Language: English
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