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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
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
Byars, Betsy – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Reflects on childhood memories of reading a number of books by Leo Edwards and Margaret Pedler. (EL)
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Fiction, Literature Appreciation
Maguire, Gregory – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Highlights current adult books of interest to young adult readers. (CRH)
Descriptors: Adults, History, Instructional Materials, Literary Genres
Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Describes new editions of classic stories by Kipling and other major authors, as well as works of nonfiction and folklore. (CRH)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Folk Culture
Ellis, Sarah – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Describes and reviews four Canadian publications that mix regional history, culture, and authors' memoirs in fiction for young readers. (CRH)
Descriptors: Canada Natives, Canadian Literature, Childrens Literature, Ethnic Studies
