Presents a list of creative writings for children which were published in Canada in 1973. (RB)

"On the Blockade" is the third historical fiction novel in the "The Blue and the Gray Series." Like the first and second volumes, the plot dates back to the War of the Rebellion, and takes place in the midst of scenes on the Southern coast, where the United States naval operations occurred. Many of the personages of the…

BECAUSE COURSES IN FRENCH CULTURE SEEM TO BE TOO NARROWLY ORGANIZED AND LIMITED, THEY LACK THE COMPLEX CONTEXT THAT IS PRESENT IN "REAL LIFE." A BETTER WAY TO GET YOUNG AMERICAN STUDENTS TO SEE AND UNDERSTAND THE FRENCH WAY OF LIFE OR VIEW OF THE WORLD IS THROUGH A STUDY OF CONTEMPORARY FICTION. SPECIFICALLY, THE FRENCH DETECTIVE STORY, WITH A…

The goal of this collection is to present an annotated bibliographical listing of children's literature, written in English, about the Middle Eastern countries of Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, the United Arab Republic (Egypt), and other countries located near the Persian Gulf. The bibliographic entries…

This paper reports the findings of a study which analyzed both the content and form of thirty-two recommended children's novels written about the American Revolution. The novels studied were published between 1899 and 1976. The analysis of content reconstructed the historiographic conception of the Revolution which is embedded in the various…

The approximately 260 titles listed in this bibliography of recent books include fiction and nonfiction which would interest adolescent readers. Paperback books are not included. Entries are listed alphabetically by author, and the publisher and price of each book are given. (JM)

This essay is a survey of selected literary works of fiction with drug-related thematic content. The themes represented in the survey reflect popular American attitudes toward drugs from pre-World War II through the 1970's. The roots of these themes, beginning with 17th century French cultural attitudes are explained. The subject has been treated…

Through an analysis of several stories, this paper defines the similarities and differences between classic and hard-boiled detective fiction. The characters and plots of three stories are discussed: "The Red House" by A. A. Milne; "I, The Jury" by Mickey Spillane; and "League of Frightened Men" by Rex Stout. The classic detective story is defined…

This index is a companion volume and supplement to the "Index to Science Fiction Magazines 1951-1965," published by Erwin S. Strauss, and the "Index to the Science Fiction Magazines 1966-1970," published by the New England Science Fiction Association. This present volume includes all United States and British Science Fiction magazines published in…

This is a collection of stories written by novelists, educators, and short story writers. It is designed to allow the teacher to experience vicariously the successes and failures of their counterparts through fiction. The stories are about students and teachers in and out of the classroom setting. Included are such noted writers as Shirley…

This annotated bibliography dealing with Canadian children's books aims to show the historical development of the literature. Included within the bibliography are: (1) notable Canadian books from the eighteenth century to the modern period, (2) lists of books which were awarded a bronze medal for the years 1947-1975, and (3) a list of fiction for…

Reviews and discusses the novels of three satirical novelists who dared to expose the political anarchy ravaging their own society. Historically, satire remains inseparable from the birth of the Haitian novel. (Author/AM)