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Chatham, W. L. – Southern Journal of Educational Research, 1980
Because both adults and children have claimed Newbery books are difficult, this study sought to determine minimum reading level of 20 Newbery award winners by testing reading comprehension of fifth and sixth graders on each book. Only two books exceeded fifth- and sixth-grade reading levels. Book ratings are listed. (DS)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Evaluation
Peer reviewedHill, L. E. – British Journal of Educational Psychology, 1981
A stratified sample of library books in an English junior school were analyzed in comparison to students' reading ages and interests. Findings indicated that the readability level of most books was too high and that a negative correlation existed between children's professed interests and the subject matter of library nonfiction. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Correlation, Elementary Education, Library Material Selection
