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Something Old, Something New in Young Adult Literature (Books for the Teenage Reader).
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Bushman, John H.; Bushman, Kay Parks – English Journal, 1992
Reviews 12 new books dealing with mystery, suspense, and adventure from several tried-and-true authors of adolescent literature. (PRA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Book Reviews, Literature Appreciation, Secondary Education
Out-of-This-World Literature for the Young Adult (Books for the Teenage Reader).
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Bushman, John H.; Bushman, Kay Parks – English Journal, 1993
Summarizes 10 books recommended for young adult readers in the genres of fantasy, supernatural phenomenon, and science fiction. (MM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Fantasy, Reading Materials, Science Fiction
Coping with Harsh Realities: The Novels of Chris Crutcher (Books for the Teenage Reader).
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Bushman, John H.; Bushman, Kay Parks – English Journal, 1992
Reviews four young-adult novels written by Chris Crutcher, whose characters provide an honest depiction of life. (PRA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Book Reviews, Literature Appreciation, Novels
New Authors, New Ideas in Young Adult Literature (Books for the Teenage Reader).
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Bushman, John H.; Bushman, Kay Parks – English Journal, 1992
Reviews 10 new releases by new young authors of adolescent literature. (PRA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Book Reviews, Literature Appreciation, Reading Material Selection
The Tradition Continues: New Releases from Well-Known Authors (Books for the Teenage Reader).
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Bushman, John H.; Bushman, Kay Parks – English Journal, 1994
Presents a list of nine new works of young-adult literature from well-known and critically successful writers. Provides bibliographic information and an extensive summary and analysis of each book. (HB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, English Instruction, Reading Materials
Young-Adult Literature: A Good Mix (Books for the Teenage Reader).
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Bushman, John H.; Bushman, Kay Parks – English Journal, 1994
Presents a list of 11 new works of young-adult literature from well-known and/or critically successful writers. Provides bibliographic information and extensive summary and analysis of each book. (HB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, English Instruction, Reading Materials
Young-Adult Nonfiction: Meeting the Needs and Curiosities of Today's Youth (Books for the Teenage Reader).
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Bushman, John H.; Bushman, Kay Parks – English Journal, 1992
Recommends and summarizes 13 nonfiction and historical-fiction books (published in 1991 or 1992) which enable young adults to explore issues relevant to their own lives. (HB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, High School Students
Relationships: A Strong Force in Young-Adult Literature (Books for the Teenage Reader).
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Bushman, John H.; Bushman, Kay Parks – English Journal, 1993
Presents citations, plot summaries, and thematic overviews of 12 works of young adult literature that are distinguished by their emphasis on personal relationships. (HB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, English Curriculum, English Instruction
Diversity in Young-Adult Literature: Ethnic, Cultural, and National (Books for the Teenage Reader).
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Bushman, John H.; Bushman, Kay Parks – English Journal, 1993
Presents annotations of 11 works of young-adult literature (published in 1992 or 1993) representing the diverse cultures found in most classrooms. (HB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Cultural Differences, English Curriculum