| Book Crush: For Kids and Teens--Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Interest Contributor(s): Pearl, Nancy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1570615004 ISBN-13: 9781570615009 Publisher: Sasquatch Books OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2007 Annotation: Parents, teachers, and librarians are often puzzled by the seemingly endless choices for reading material for young people. What's good, what's trash, what's going to hold their interest? Nancy Pearl, America's favorite librarian, has read widely in all the genres and happily points the way in "Book Crush." Divided into three sections -- Easy Books, Middle-Grade Readers, and Young Adult -- "Book Crush" makes wonderful reading connections by theme, setting, voice, and ideas. For horse lovers, Pearl recalls the classics ("Black Beauty, Misty of Chincoteague"), but in a creative twist connects "Mr. Revere and I" to the list. For middle-grade readers, she explores updated retellings of Greek myths and the best coming-of-age stories. Young adult readers get to know chick lit and much more. For those adults who feel stuck in a rut with Caldecott and Newberry winners and the ubiquitous "Harry Potters, " this fun, informed book offers new ways to stimulate young readers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature - Literary Criticism | Books & Reading |
| Dewey: 028.55 |
| LCCN: 2007013865 |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 5.63" W x 7.54" (0.69 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Do you remember your first book crush? You know, the first time a book completely captured your imagination, transported you to a magical place, or introduced you to a lifelong friend you will never forget? In Book Crush, popular librarian and reading enthusiast Nancy Pearl reminds us why we fell for reading in the first place--how completely consuming and life-changing a good book can be. Pearl offers more than 1,000 crush-worthy books organized into over 100 recommended reading lists aimed at youngest, middle-grade, and teen readers. From picture books to chapter books, YA fiction and nonfiction, Pearl has developed more smart and interesting thematic lists of books to enjoy. Parents, teachers, and librarians are often puzzled by the unending choices for reading material for young people. It starts when the kids are toddler and doesn't end until high-school graduation. What's good, what's not, and what's going to hold their interest? Popular librarian Nancy Pearl points the way in Book Crush. |