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Masterplots II

Examines the theme, characters, plot, style, and technique of more than one hundred nineteenth and twentieth-century short stories by prominent authors from around the world. This volume includes titles covering A-Cri.
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Classics of science fiction and fantasy literature

Provides plot summaries and analyses of 180 major books and series in the science fiction and fantasy genre, arranged alphabetically by title, with an annotated bibliography, lists of major award winners, a time line of book titles, and indexes.
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Classics of science fiction and fantasy literature

Provides plot summaries and analyses of eighty major books and series in the science fiction and fantasy genre, arranged alphabetically by title from "The Man in the High Castle, " to "Zothique, " with an annotated bibliography, lists of major award winners, a time line of book titles, and indexes.
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100 masters of mystery and detective fiction

Profiles forty-nine mystery and detective fiction writers, describing their lives and contributions to the genre, analyzing their works, and providing selected primary and secondary bibliographies for each author.
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100 masters of mystery and detective fiction

Profiles fifty-one mystery and detective fiction writers, describing their lives and contributions to the genre, analyzing their works, and providing selected primary and secondary bibliographies for each author.
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The story of the Nutcracker Ballet

2006
Relates the story of the popular ballet, in which a little girl travels with the Nutcracker Prince to the Land of Sweets.
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The Magic flute

Prince Tamino must overcome the evil power of the Queen of the Night before the ruler of the Kingdom of Light will award him the hand of the beautiful Pamina.

Historical fiction for teens

a genre guide
2011
An annotated listing of over three hundred historical fiction titles for young adults, grouped by subgenre and theme, each with title, author, publisher, and keywords.

Genreflecting

a guide to popular reading interests
2013
Defines the features and characteristics of popular reading genres and subgenres, including historical fiction, westerns, crime, adventure, romance, science fiction, fantasy, horror, Christian fiction, and emerging genres, each with a listing of representative titles, and includes essays on the social nature of reading, and readers' advisory.

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning teen literature

a guide to reading interests
2010
Written primarily with librarians in mind, the author provides suggested book titles with brief summaries which may be of particular interest to gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender teens, organized into categories such as realistic fiction, issue driven works, and genre fiction.

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