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)

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)

Suggests putting student writers in touch with publishing nonfiction writers by having them write critiques of an author's article, then sending the critique to the author for his or her response. (HTH)

Examines the Christian, humanist, and romantic dimensions of "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson. (HOD)

Explains why Richard Kennedy's original style and fresh expression of old themes deserve more recognition. (HOD)

Intended as a ready reference for teenagers looking for information about their favorite writers, this book features 100 biographical sketches and biographies of popular young adult authors. The book includes many authors who are prize winners, many who have shown strength and consistency in writing, and some who have pioneered new directions or…

Suggests that Maranon has suppressed various prologues he wrote during his career for political and personal reasons; the prologues were for books published by contemporary Spanish authors. (DS)

Discusses the works of contemporary writers Martin de Riquer, Luis Maria Anson, Gabriel Celaya, Gaspar Gomez de la Serna, Carmen Mieza, and Jose Luis Acquaroni. (DS)

Text of Sejour's story "Le Mulatre" (The Mulatto) is included. (RS)

Describes works of contemporary authors Pedro Lain Entralgo, Claudio de la Torre, Ricardo de la Cierva, Rosa Chacel, Jose Luis Cano, and Vicente Gaos. (DS)

This is the 57th in the classical World" Survey Series. (DS)

Works of Emilio Garcia Gomez, Dario Fernandez Florez, Armando Lopez Salinas, Jaime de Arminan, Luis Lopez Anglada, and Carmen Bravo Villasante are analyzed in this continuing series on Spanish authors. (DS)

Examines the changes in the successive attempts by E. B. White to complete the manuscript for "Charlotte's Web." (HOD)