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The Hidden Adult

Paperback • 2008 • English

The Hidden Adult: Defining Children’s Literatuew

By Perry Nodelman

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About the book

What exactly is a children's book? How is children's literature defined as a genre? A leading scholar presents close readings of six classic stories to answer these questions and offer a clear definition of children's writing as a distinct literary form. Perry Nodelman begins by considering the plots, themes, and structures of six works: "The Purple Jar," Alice in Wonderland, Dr. Doolittle, Henry Huggins, The Snowy Day, and Plain City-all written for young people of varying ages in differen...Show more

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ISBN

9780801889806

Published year

2008

Language

English

Original title

The Hidden Adult

Format

Paperback

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