Synopses & Reviews
Combining literary criticism with a best books listing, SeniorplotS≪/i> groups 1,050 titles under a dozen themes and genres popular with this age group. It then highlights 80 of the very best contemporary fiction and nonfiction works, including classics, plays, and biographies.
Review
A useful tool for booktalking librarians and for teachers developing curriculum units.Emergency Librarian
Review
The sections for booktalks are superb ... Highly recommended for all school and public libraries.VOYA
Table of Contents
Growing up -- Interpersonal relations -- Challenging adult novels -- Stories of other lands and times -- Possible worlds -- Fantasy -- Adventure stories -- Suspense and mystery -- Sports in fact and fiction -- Interesting lives and true adventure -- The world around us -- Guidance and health.