| Reading History in Children's Books 2012 Edition Contributor(s): Butler, Catherine (Author), O'Donovan, Hallie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1349325872 ISBN-13: 9781349325870 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $56.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Literary Criticism | Books & Reading - Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature |
| Dewey: 823.081 |
| Physical Information: 0.46" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.57 lbs) 207 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book offers a critical account of historical books about Britain written for children, including realist novels, non-fiction, fantasy and alternative histories. It also investigates the literary, ideological and philosophical challenges involved in writing about the past, especially for an audience whose knowledge of history is often limited. |