Reviews science fiction films used in a science fiction class. Discusses feature films, short science fiction films, short story adaptations, original science fiction pieces and factual science films that enrich literature. (EL)

States that this book has a suspenseful plot and has appeal for anyone who understands cats and likes people. (EL)

This 136-item annotated bibliography listing science fiction suitable for 12-19 age range is divided into five sections, each organized alphabetically by author's name: in-print novels featuring computers, in-print anthologies of computer stories, in-print studies of computer science fiction, out-of-print novels, short stories. Current publication…

Fictional account of educational procedures in the year 2184 A.D. (including "laser projected holoschooling") and of the wide variety of spectacular changes that will have occurred worldwide as a result of advanced behavior modification and new technology available in the first two hundred years after 1984. (JBM)

Reevaluates Robert C. O'Brien's novel 17 years after its first appearance. (RBW)

Recommends two books--"Paul Bunyon" by Steven Kellogg and "The Mysteries of Harris Burdick" by Chris Van Allsburg--as mesmerizing for both adults and children. (CRH)

Discussion of popularity of romance fiction at a small public library notes origins of the paperback collection, donations by patrons and publishers, categories and representative titles (Harlequins, romantic suspense, historical novels), cataloging and preparation of paperbacks for the shelves, reader preferences, and the place of romantic novels…

Two principal schools within the "golden age" of French detective stories, from 1950-1970, are discussed and the suspense element which, along with humor, is inspiring and characteristic of both schools, is traced through a number of authors' works. (MSE)

This book presents science fiction readers theatre scripts for use with grades 4 through 8. The introduction provides information on what readers theatre is and its value, as well as presentation suggestions (e.g., preparing scripts, staging, props, delivery, and post-presentation). Each script includes staging directions and ideas for learning…

Intended for use by those conducting research in Spanish literature, this guide lists selected reference materials in literature from Spain, in Spanish, Galician, and Catalan languages. Annotations in the guide are divided into the following sections: (1) General Encyclopedias (1 annotation); (2) Guides to the Literature (4 annotations); (3)…

This study examined titles of successful books, i.e., those that were best sellers or won literary prizes. In all, 3,239 titles in 71 lists by decade were characterized. The single largest category was popular general fiction followed by general nonfiction. About 49% of the titles won or were nominated for awards, and 45% were best sellers. Most…

Discusses how the film endings of Hemingway's works differ in both content and intent from the original publications. (TO)

Discusses the demarcation between juvenile and adult books, stating that the distinction lies not in subject matter but rather in the way the subject is handled. (TO)

Two points of view concerning the occurrence of sex in the books written for children and young adults are presented. (NH)