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Kimmel, Eric A. – Horn Book Magazine, 1980
Considers concepts of death and the afterlife presented in children's literature of previous centuries and in several recent books for children, including "The Farthest Shore" by Ursula Le Guin, "The Brothers Lionheart" by Astrid Lindgren, and "Song of the Pearl" by Ruth Nichols. (GT)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Death, Literary Criticism
Kimmel, Eric A. – Horn Book Magazine, 1982
Notes how the internal structure of Rudyard's "The Jungle Book,""Captains Courageous," and "Kim," are all the same, even though "Captains Courageous" is not as widely acclaimed as the other two books. (HOD)
Descriptors: Characterization, Childrens Literature, Comparative Analysis, Literary Criticism
Peer reviewedKimmel, Eric A. – Children's Literature in Education, 1982
Suggests recent trends in children's literature have been heavily influenced by the adult reader. (HOD)
Descriptors: Adults, Childhood Needs, Childrens Literature, Influences
Kimmel, Eric A. – Horn Book Magazine, 1987
Assesses the fiction of a prolific children's author, one who wears both comic and tragic masks equally well. (NKA)
Descriptors: Authors, Characterization, Childrens Literature, Comedy
