Sharon Creech
| AUTHOR | Carroll, Pamela Sissi; Carroll, Pamela Sissi; Carroll, Pamela |
| PUBLISHER | Greenwood (08/30/2007) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Sharon Creech is a best-selling author for young adult readers, and her books are enjoyed in both classroom settings and for leisure reading for three important reasons: -She shows great respect for teens through giving attention to the voices of teen protagonists, creating adventures in which teens grown socially and emotionally as a result of a journey. She captures the language of her characters, including dialects from the hollers of West Virginia and the mountains of Switzerland, and introduces figurative language and vocabulary to enrich her readers' experience during and after their time with her books. With humor and gentleness, she provides readers with a sense of hope. After an introductory chapter and biographical sketch, there is one chapter per volume that examines the characters, plot, setting, and themes in each work. This volume will be useful to young adults wanting to delve deeper into the worlds of Creech's characters, or literature professionals studying Creech's works.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780313335983
ISBN-10:
0313335982
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
216
Carton Quantity:
30
Product Dimensions:
6.52 x 0.84 x 9.40 inches
Weight:
1.02 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Dust Cover,
Table of Contents,
Ikids
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature
Literary Criticism | American - General
Grade Level:
8th Grade
- 12th Grade
Dewey Decimal:
B
Library of Congress Control Number:
2007021470
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Sharon Creech is a best-selling author for young adult readers, and her books are enjoyed in both classroom settings and for leisure reading for three important reasons: -She shows great respect for teens through giving attention to the voices of teen protagonists, creating adventures in which teens grown socially and emotionally as a result of a journey. She captures the language of her characters, including dialects from the hollers of West Virginia and the mountains of Switzerland, and introduces figurative language and vocabulary to enrich her readers' experience during and after their time with her books. With humor and gentleness, she provides readers with a sense of hope. After an introductory chapter and biographical sketch, there is one chapter per volume that examines the characters, plot, setting, and themes in each work. This volume will be useful to young adults wanting to delve deeper into the worlds of Creech's characters, or literature professionals studying Creech's works.
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