Editor’s Introduction. Part I- Essays on Children’s Literature 1. The Development of Children’s Literature David Rudd 2. `Criticism is the Theory of Literature´: Theory is the Criticism of Literature Roderick McGillis 3. Gender Studies Victoria Flanagan 4. Race, Ethnicity and Colonialism Clare Bradford 5. Narratology John Stephens 6. Realism Lucy Pearson and Kimberley Reynolds 7. Fantasy Karen Coats 8. Young Adult Fiction and the Crossover Phenomenon Rachel Falconer 9. Picturebooks, Comics and Graphic Novels Mel Gibson 10. Media Adaptations Margaret Mackay 11. Sidelines: Some Neglected Areas of Children’s Literature and Its Scholarship Evelyn Arizpe and Morag Styles with Abigail Rokison. Part II – Names and Terms. Part III - Timeline. Part IV - Resources. Bibliography.
David Rudd is Professor of Children's Literature at the University of Bolton, UK. He was on the awarding panel for the Children's Laureate 2007 and his books include A Communication Studies Approach to Children’s Literature (1992) and Enid Blyton and the Mystery of Children's Literature (2000).
'...this volume represents a comprehensive introduction for the
uninitiated, as well as a convenient reference point for teachers.'
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undergraduate level, for solidly practical reasons.’ - Peter
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comprehensive, and thoughtful collection of eleven essays, the
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an accessible and ffascinating collection of essays.' - Journal of
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'A comprehensive exploration of children's literature that will be
a valuable addition to any English teacher's bookshelf. Subjects
include the history and development of children's books,
theoretical approaches to texts, realism and fantasy, issues of
gender, sexuality, race and ethnicity, young-adult fiction, the
crossover novel, and comics and graphic novels. It also features
suggestions for further reading and a glossary of key terms and
names.'Times Educational Supplement Magazine
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