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Boulanger, Susan – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Reevaluates Robert C. O'Brien's novel 17 years after its first appearance. (RBW)
Descriptors: Allegory, Book Reviews, Characterization, Childrens Literature
Mark, Jan – Horn Book Magazine, 1987
Elaborates on an author's use of the journey motif and traces and examines its use in her novels. (NKA)
Descriptors: Authors, Characterization, Childrens Literature, Creative Writing
Heins, Ethel L.; And Others – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Reviews and recommends recent new publications and rereleases of both fiction and nonfiction works for young children, older adolescents, and adults. Genres include science fiction, mysteries, and biographies. (CRH)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Biographies, Book Reviews, Childrens Literature
Maguire, Gregory – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Reviews seven assorted books for an older audience. The topics include archaeology, fantastic literature, and suspense. (CRH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adults, Book Reviews, Fantasy
Epstein, Connie C. – Horn Book Magazine, 1987
Considers the similarities between science fiction writing and young adult literature, and points out that several well-known authors, such as Robert Heinlein and Jane Yolen, write in both genres. (NKA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Comparative Analysis, Fantasy
Ellis, Sarah – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Describes and reviews the science fiction works of Canadian writer Monica Hughes and discusses how her writing reflects the concerns of Canadian culture. CRH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Biographies, Book Reviews
Fireside, Bryna J. – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Shows how writers and publishers of young adult books are beginning to respond to the issues of nuclear war and the arms race. (EL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Content Analysis, Fiction, Futures (of Society)