Discusses some of the science fiction "masterpieces" and analyzes their value for motivating students to think critically; an annotated bibliography of 28 science fiction novels is appended. (KS)

Attempts to identify and evaluate reading material currently available to introduce young children to the topics of alcohol and alcoholism. (BB)

Examines and reviews adolescent fiction with stepfamily themes as a good medium for exposing children to the complexities of stepfamily living, for reducing stereotypes, and for providing role models. Suggests that by providing titles of recommended stepfamily literature, teachers or helping professionals can facilitate an adolescent's adjustment…

Lists sequels or books in series published from 1973 to mid-1985 and intended for grades 4-12. Titles are grouped by author in six categories (fantasy and science fiction, historical fiction, autobiographical fiction, modern realistic fiction, mystery, sports); sequels are listed in preferred order of reading; series alphabetically by title. (EJS)

Using a questionnaire, a study determined the titles and authors of fiction most used by teachers in the classroom, how the books were used, and the time spent on these books. (SRT)

Offers a method for using structural analysis of literature, specifically, students discussed both structure and content within the context of four short stories, thus enriching their understanding of each by way of contrast. (SRT)

Annotates 112 books selected by children as the best of those published in l986. (FL)

Analyzes the portrayal of educators in German literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. Contrasts the negative characterizations of Thomas Mann and Erich Maria Remarque with those of Gertrud Kolmar, who portrayed the reciprocal nature of the educational process, wherein both educator and pupil experience a widening of perception. (DMM)

Examines the connection between children's own storying in play and the narrative fictions offered them in children's literature. (HOD)

Recounts how a videotape production of "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby," along with study guides, lectures, and discussions, can be used with students enrolled in literature, theatre, or television courses at any level from high school through graduate school. (EL)

A developmental model of story liking predicts that (1) reader identification increases with greater perceived similarity between character and reader; (2) increased identification leads to greater suspense; (3) liking of story outcome is a joint function of character valence and outcome valence; and (4) overall liking of story increases with…

Discusses how the imagination not only helps one to create fantasy worlds, but makes one's self what he or she is. (HOD)

Describes the development and evaluation of a new classification system for fiction which is based on an analysis of users' formulations of needs. Problems of concept identification (author's intention, citation order, vocabulary control, and choice of access terms) are highlighted. Examples of questions used in retrieval tests and 20 references…

Annotates picture books, stories for intermediate readers, stories for older readers, folklore, and books of interest to adults. (RBW)

Discusses new trends in children's literature on growing up. (HOD)