young adult fiction, american

A critical study of the work of twentieth-century American author Lois Lowry, assessing her career as a whole, and analyzing all her major works, including her early children's books, her Anastasia series, her humorous fiction, and her award-winning young adult novels.

A critical introduction to the life and work of the young adult novelist M. E. Kerr.

Examines the major works of the author of "Shiloh, " provides biographical background, and discusses some of the efforts to censor her work.

A critical introduction to the life and work of the science fiction novelist Ursula K. Le Guin.

An analysis of Bridgers' contribution to the genre of young adult literature.

Presents a critical examination and interpretation of the writings of young adult author Paula Danziger. Includesa chronology, bibliography, and index.

Explores the inner workings of Lipsyte's eight young adult novels and the connections between his life and his multi-faceted career.

Presents a study of Ouida Sebestyen offering a portrait of this veteran writer's life and works.

Discusses the life and works of well-known author Robert Cormier.

Analysis of Zibby Oneal's novels for young adults including an interview of the author.