Description
A one-volume short-entry encyclopedia containing information about the characters, plots, authors, and other topics found in classic and contemporary books for young readers.
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The audience really does encompass elementary through high school readers, because the 2,000 or so entries are so carefully written engagingly, without condescension, with a good sense of how much to say. Coverage includes literary characters, mythological and legendary figures, famous authors, classic titles, and frequently used words, phrases, symbols, and concepts. Thorough cross-referencing and the subject index guide readers eager for more. Entries have been selected with intelligence; a second volume would not be unwelcome. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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