Profiles the lives and innovative work of the following popular authors: A. A. Milne, C. S. Lewis, E. B. White, Dr. Seuss, Roald Dahl, Maurice Sendak, and Judy Blume.
Chronicles the history of the women's rights movement, from the battle for suffrage to the pursuit of equal opportunity in education and employment, to ending sexual violence, and improving the status of women worldwide.
On her fourth Leap birthday, when she turns sixteen, Josie has a number of momentous experiences, including taking her driver's test, auditioning for a school play, and celebrating with her family and friends.
Seventeen essays examine the genre of children's literature, covering the genre's definition, its growth, its common themes, and controversy in the genre; also includes a chronology and a bibliography.
A retelling of the "Beauty and the Beast" fairy tale, relating events from the perspectives of the young princess and her prince--who suddenly grows fur and claws.
Both Rapunzel and Prince Benjamin are trapped -- in very different ways. It's only when their paths cross that things really start to change. There are two sides to every story...
Contains a variety of critical articles that analyze important literary works in the fantasy genre, chronicles its development, and explores the impact fantasy works have had on different cultures.
