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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
McElderry, Margaret K. – Horn Book Magazine, 1988
Compares the publishing industry of forty years ago to that of today, noting that the earlier market was less demanding and allowed the pursuit of excellence as well as the backlisting of high quality books. (ARH)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Literary Criticism, Literary History, Literary Styles
