Gary Paulsen
A Companion to the Young Adult Literature
Format:Paperback
Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc
Published:14th Aug '18
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
McFarland Companions to Young Adult Literature American novelist Gary Paulsen is best known for his young adult fiction, including bestsellers Nightjohn, Soldier's Heart, and Woods Runner. From his trenchant prose in The Rifle and The Foxman to the witty escapades of Harris and Me and Zero to Sixty, Paulsen crafts stories with impressive range. The tender scenes in The Quilt and A Christmas Sonata speak to his empathy for children, with characters who endure the same hardships that marred his own early life.
This literary companion introduces readers to his life and work. A-to-Z entries explore themes such as alcoholism, coming of age, slavery, survival, and war. A glossary defines terms unique to his work. Appendices provide related historical references, writing, art, and research topics.
“Snodgrass introduces readers to the life and works of Gary Paulsen, prolific author of wilderness and coming-of-age books for young people.... The detailed chronology conveys the chaotic events of Paulsen’s childhood and how those events influenced his writing.... useful for librarians and educators working with young people.”—Booklist; “In-depth reference…Snodgrass provides readers with insights and background information regarding all of Gary Paulson’s books”—Children’s Literature Association
ISBN: 9781476673318
Dimensions: 254mm x 178mm x 10mm
Weight: 363g
199 pages