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Zingher, Gary – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 2001
Discusses characters in books that are portrayed as oddball, or different from their peers, and are therefore misunderstood and often mistreated and ostracized. Suggests activities for elementary and middle school students based on books and films that include oddball characters. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Bullying, Characterization, Childrens Literature
Zingher, Gary – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 2001
Addresses the theme of redemption and examines characters who try to make things right in literature and film. Reviews six books and two films and suggests creative activities for middle school students that tie in with the works cited. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Characterization, Creative Activities, Films
Zingher, Gary – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 2002
Describes funny characters in children's books and films, including humorous children, adults, and animal characters. Considers younger children and middle grade and older children and suggests library media center activities for various age groups. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Characterization, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education
