Reading series fiction
Subtitle: from Arthur Ransome to Gene Kemp
By: Victor Watson.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2000
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 230
Subjects: Ransome, Arthur, 1884-1967 -- Criticism and interpretation; Kemp, Gene -- Criticism and interpretation; Children's stories, English -- History and criticism; Children's literature in series -- History and criticism; English fiction -- 20th century -- History and criticism; Children -- Books and reading
Description: This work investigates series in children's literature. The works of several well-known children's authors are analysed, and using these examples, the book explores the special nature and appeal of series' writing for children.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [214]-224) and index.