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A Second Look: "Emily of New Moon."
Fryatt, Norma R. – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Recommends Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel, which first appeared in l923. (FL)
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Females, Literary Criticism
A Second Look: "Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon."
Fox, Paula – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Reviews the reissue of Marjorie Kellog's 1968 novel and describes how the characters, each different in their own way, can still reach out to readers. (CRH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Book Reviews, Literary Criticism, Novels
"The Way to Sattin Shore."
Heins, Ethel L. – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Reviews the title novel as a rare example of contemporary fiction for children with its chastened prose and suggestive details. (CRH)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Literary Criticism, Literary Genres
At Mrs. Tucker's House.
Saxby, Maurice – Horn Book Magazine, 1988
Discusses Patricia Wrightson's development as a writer of children's novels and her unique contributions to Australian literature. Highlights characters and/or primary points of interest in her works, especially her Hans Christian Anderson Medal winner, "A Little Fear." (SD)
Descriptors: Australian Literature, Authors, Childrens Literature, Foreign Countries
New Voices, New Visions: Chris Crutcher.
McDonnell, Christine – Horn Book Magazine, 1988
Describes the novels of Chris Crutcher--vital works which deal with young men, sports, and growing up. Points out the connections between Crutcher's background and his work. (ARH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Athletics, Authors, Characterization
A Second Look. "The Prince and the Pauper."
Peck, Richard – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Reviews Mark Twain's "The Prince and the Pauper." Discusses Twain's use of realism and language in writing about life in London in 1547. (EL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Language Usage, Literary Criticism, Literature
A Second Look: "A Pattern of Roses."
Townsend, John Rowe – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Reviews K.M. Peyton's novel as worthwhile reading despite some dated plot contrivances. (CRH)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Literary Criticism, Literature Appreciation
Outlook Tower.
Maguire, Gregory – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Reviews new novels on the aftermath of nuclear war, children as guerilla fighters, and young lovers in Nazi Germany. (CRH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Bibliographies, Book Reviews, History
With Wrinkled Brow and Cool Fresh Eye.
Cameron, Eleanor – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Emphasizes that there is a necessity in art for criticism that is the work of reflective intelligence. (CHR)
Descriptors: Authors, Childrens Literature, Higher Education, Literary Criticism
Anastasia Agonistes: The Tragicomedy of Lois Lowry.
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
A Little Tale That Anyone Could Write.
Godden, Rumer – Horn Book Magazine, 1987
Details the author's reasons for breaking into the field of children's literature after a career of writing adult novels, poetry, and film scripts. Identifies the qualities she considers essential for children's books and the standards that she believes should be met when writing for children. (NKA)
Descriptors: Authors, Characterization, Childrens Literature, Creative Writing
An Interview with Robert Cormier.
Silvey, Anita – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Explores how Cormier learned the art of writing, its rewards, and the influences on his work. (CRH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Educational Philosophy, Higher Education
Late Spring Booklist.
Silvey, Anita; And Others – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Contains reviews of picture books for children, stories for younger readers, stories for older readers, poetry, and nonfiction. (CRH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Fiction
A Second Look: "None of the Above."
Sutton, Roger – Horn Book Magazine, 1987
Examines Rosemary Wells's "None of the Above," a young adult novel of despair, whose bitterness arises from the choices young people face in the dreary contemporary world. (NKA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Authors, Characterization