Student Handbook Including The Young Reader's Companion Volume 2

"This engrossing & accessible volume will satisfy the curiosity of teachers, librarians, parents, & young readers, & help develop a well-grounded appreciation for literature of all kinds."--AMERICAN LIBRARIES. "Highly recommended."--CATHOLIC LIBRARY WORLD. "A LIBRARY MUST...by far the finest single-volume reference book for teen & pre-teen readers I've ever encountered..."--JIM TRELEASE, AUTHOR, THE NEW READ-ALOUD HANDBOOK."...a great reference book...an entertaining reading experience on its own...teachers & parents (will) find this a valuable addition to their reference shelves."--RUSS WALSH, READING SPECIALIST & NEWSLETTER EDITOR, (PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, S.I.G.) INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION. "...a wonderful book. I cannot imagine any school librarian, or indeed any person charged with finding good things for young people to read who would not insist on owning a copy."--CHARLES VAN DOREN, AUTHOR, THE HISTORY OF KNOWLEDGE. This authoritative single volume encyclopedia helps young readers understand the characters, plots, & allusions in the books they read. Whether used as a reference book or simply for leisurely browsing, THE YOUNG READER'S COMPANION helps children expand their reading skills, & can also be used by librarians, parents, & teachers to help select appropriate material. THE YOUNG READER'S COMPANION contains more than 2,000 entries, arranged alphabetically for easy access. Entries are approximately 200 words long, & designate the appropriate reading level--either "Middle Reader" or "Young Adult". A variety of topics are covered, including; * literary characters (Homer Price, Adam Dalgliesh) * mythological & legendary figures (Hercules, King Arthur, Roland) * famous authors (Thomas Hardy, Alex Haley, A.A. Milne, John Updike) * classic titles (CATCHER IN THE RYE, THE ILIAD, GULLIVER'S TRAVELS) * biblical characters (Adam & Eve, Judas Iscariot, Samson, John the Baptist) * frequently used words, phrases, symbols, & concepts (mad as a hatter, abracadabra, raven, Eden, the cross, irony). Author entries include dates of birth & death, major works, & aspects of the author's life reflected in his or her books. Entries for works of fiction include publication date & a plot synopsis. Fictional characters are described in detail & the works in which they appear are listed also. Entries are extensively cross-referenced, suggestions for further reading are provided, & numerous supporting illustrations are interspersed throughout.Gorton Carruth is the author of 'Student Handbook Including The Young Reader's Companion Volume 2' with ISBN 9780835227650 and ISBN 0835227650.