From Hinton to Hamlet / Herz, Sarah K

Discusses the value of using young adult literature in middle and high school classrooms, and presents a selection of young adult titles that have thematic links to classics such as "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, " "Hamlet, " "To Kill a Mockingbird, " and "Great Expectations.".

Presents an introduction to using young adult literature in middle and high school classrooms, and presents a selection of young adult titles that build thematic links to classics such as "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "Great Expectations" that help to encourage students to become lifetime readers.