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This groundbreaking series examines the life and work of a bestselling young adult novelist, helping both teachers and readers of young adult literature to understand many of their favorite authors.Each title in this unique series provides: -- A succinct, readable summary of the life and art of a leading young adult author-- Extensive interviews with the authors themselves, giving young readers the means to get to know their favorite authors as real people-- Jargon-free literary nalysis of the author's work with attention to plot, theme, character, setting and imagery-- A chronology, notes and references, selected bibliography, list of awards, photos, index and more-- Insights and background material helpful for teaching mid-grade and young adult novelsDonald R. Hettinga is the author of 'Young Adult Authors Series: Presenting Madeleine L'Engle (Twayne's United States Authors Series)', published 1993 under ISBN 9780805782226 and ISBN 0805782222.
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