Synopses & Reviews
Covering over 14,000 titles published mainly from late 1999 through 2003, most of which have been recommended in at least two sources, this thematic work offers a state-of-the-art reading guide and selection tool for young teen fiction and nonfiction reading material. This highly affordable and authoritative guide enables you to thoroughl evaluate your young-teen literature collection and creat thematic and genre-oriented reading lists for curriculum-related and recreational reading. The entries provide annotations with lively but succinct plot summaries, along with indications of ISBN, book length, price, reading level, and review citations. Award-winning and series titles are also noted. If you work with teens and teen literature, this guide is a must-purchase. Grades 6-9.
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[T]he most comprehensive of the selective children's book selection tools.Christian Library Journal
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Although there are many bibliographic resources available to media specialists and librarians, the solid recommendations and reputation of the Best Books series sets it apart from the crowd....Thoroughly researched, logically arranged, and succinct, this inclusive volume is a must-have for any person working with those of middle school age and their literature.VOYA
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Highly recommended for public library collection development specialists, for school library media specialists, for teachers, and for parents and other adults who wish to select appropriate materials for members of the group.Technicalities
Synopsis
Covering over 14,000 titles published from 2001 to 2003, most of which have been recommended in at least two sources, this thematic work offers you a state-of-the-art reading guide and selection tool for young teen reading material, both fiction and nonfiction
About the Author
JOHN T. GILLESPIE, former Dean and Instructor of Library Science, Long Island University, New York, has authored numerous books in the areas of library management, school libraries, and children's and young adult literature.CATHERINE BARR is Editor of several best-selling titles and a freelance writer and publishing consultant based in Milford, New Jersey.