Before You Dump Those

Roberts, Thomas J.

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ERIC Number: EJ202992

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1979

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Before You Dump Those "Junk" Books.

Roberts, Thomas J.

Media and Methods, v15 n9 p27-28,46 May-Jun 1979

Discusses two paperback books, "The Malacia Tapestry" and "The Shattered Chain," that are written with a junk-fiction formula yet have serious themes. Contends that teachers may find the books useful in motivating thoughtful nonreaders. (FL)

Descriptors: Book Reviews, Higher Education, Literary Analysis, Paperback Books, Popular Culture, Readability, Reading Ability, Reading Interests, Reading Materials, Recreational Reading, Science Fiction, Secondary Education, Student Motivation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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