Reading Series Fiction [Kindle Edition]

Victor Watson (Author)

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'This is criticism at its best: assessing children's literature by focussing on what children love about it, rather that what adults detest ... [it] is one of those rare books which will appeal as much to readers and collectors as to the critical estab

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This book investigates the 'series' in children's literature. It explores the nature and appeal of series writing, it provides an historical overview and looks at the nature of literary criticism applied to children's literature.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 474 KB
• Print Length: 224 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 041522702X
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Up to 4 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis (December 7, 2002)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000FA63OM
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #645,529 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Readable history of children's book series, May 11, 2011

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This review is from: Reading Series Fiction (Kindle Edition)

A readable and accessible analysis of a number of children's book series, this book focuses on British, rather than American authors. An extensive section is devoted to Arthur Ransome, but L. M. Boston, Susan Cooper, Enid Blyton, and Antonia Forest (among others) are also included. Watson's analysis of the literary qualities of these authors is enlightening and readers interested in British popular fiction for children should find much to savor here.