Mystery in Children's Literature
From the Rational to the Supernatural
Adrienne E Gavin author Christopher Routledge author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Palgrave Macmillan
Published:1st Jan '01
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The first book to assess critically mystery in children's literature, this collection charts a development from religious mystery through rationally solved detective fictions to insoluble supernatural and horror mysteries.The first book to assess critically mystery in children's literature, this collection charts a development from religious mystery through rationally solved detective fictions to insoluble supernatural and horror mysteries. Written by internationally recognised scholars in the field, these thirteen original essays offer challenging and innovative readings of both classic and popular mysteries for children. This volume will be essential and stimulating reading for anyone with an interest in children's literature or in mystery fiction.
'I enjoyed reading these essays...a worthwhile book to add to any well-rounded university library...' - Jill P. May, Children's Literature Association Quarterly
ISBN: 9781349423743
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 316g
228 pages