Critical Survey of Young Adult Literature
- ISBN-10
- 1619259710
- ISBN-13
- 9781619259713
- Category
- Authors, American
- Pages
- 300
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-04-01
- Publisher
- Salem Press
- Author
- Amy Pattee
Description
Provides thoughtful examination of the authors, works, genres, themes and film adaptations that have contributed to the popularity and success of the young adult genre.
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