Young Adult Fantasy Fiction (Twayne's United States Authors Series)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.52 (504 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0805782206 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 496 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
MacRae's research is very evident and fully documented, and her presentation has a scholarly flavor. Many of the plot summaries are quite detailed and laced with critical commentary, that of noted critics as well as her own and that of her teen evaluators, as she examines alternate worlds, magic realism, myth, legend, magic bestiary, and time fantasy. 7 and up. MacRae pretty well fulfills her intended purpose "to portray fantasy as a complex genre in great demand by many of the most motivated teenaged readers and to describe its subgenres clearly." Her focus is on authors currently writing in the U.S., though she harks back to the historical roots of each subgenre, carefully tracing the paths taken and the noted writers along the way. From Booklist Gr. She includes in-depth critical analysis and interviews with four authors: Terry Brooks, Barbara Hambly, Jane Yolen, and Meredith Ann Pierce. Sally Estes. The long recommended-reading lists and bibliographies that follow every su
Excellent on all counts! A Customer This book has more information about fantasy fiction than I'd ever dreamed of encountering in one place. I was continually amazed by the insight shown in the reviews by the teenagers, and delighted by their descriptive comments. This book is a must-own for anyone who enjoys reading fantasy fiction- young adult or not.
This groundbreaking series examines the life and work of a bestselling young adult novelist, helping both teachers and readers of young adult literature to understand many of their favorite authors.Each title in this unique series provides: -- A succinct, readable summary of the life and art of a leading young adult author-- Extensive interviews with the authors themselves, giving young readers the means to get to know their favorite authors as real people-- Jargon-free literary analysis of the author's work with attention to plot, theme, character, setting and imagery-- A chronology, notes and references, selected bibliography, list of awards, photos, index and more-- Insights and background material helpful for teaching mid-grade and young adult novels