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Review Article: Fiction for Young Readers.

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Marshall, Philip – Reading, 1989

Surveys some recent fiction which reflects both the diverse interests and varying reading abilities of 11-18 year olds. Presents brief reviews of 26 novels touching on themes such as family, first love, social issues, adventure, fantasy, and thrillers. (RS)

Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Book Reviews, Fiction, Reading Interests

Talk about Reading: Children Discuss School Practice.

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Plant, Richard – Reading, 1988

Uses a small-scale attitude survey to assess children's attitudes to the way reading is taught in England, and examines possible alternatives to existing practice. (RS)

Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Child Relationship, Reading Attitudes