Presenting Paula Danziger: 651 (Twayne's young adult author series) - Hardcover

Krull, Kathleen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805741534 ISBN 13: 9780805741537

Publisher: Twayne Publishers Inc.,U.S., 1995

Synopsis

Series Editor: Patricia Campbell

This groundbreaking series examines the life and work of a bestselling young adult novelist, helping both teachers and readers of young adult literature to understand many of their favorite authors. Each Title in this unique series provides: A succinct, readable summary of the life and art of a leading young adult author Extensive interviews with the authors themselves, giving young readers the means to get to know their favorite authors as real people Jargon-free literary analysis of the author's work with attention to plot, theme, character, setting and imagery A chronology, notes and references, selected bibliography, list of awards, photos, index and more Insights and background material helpful for teaching mid-grade and young adult novels

About this title

Review:

"Twayne is to be commended for this excellent series, an important contribution to YA literature."
-- "VOYA"

From the Back Cover:

Among writers of young adult fiction, Paula Danziger is no less than a superstar: from The Cat Ate My Gymsuit (1974) to You Can't Eat Your Chicken Pox, Amber Brown (1995) her books have sold in the millions and been translated into a dozen-plus languages. For her ability to portray the struggles of adolescence with a striking blend of compassion, realism, and humor, Danziger has won legions of fans. Moreover, her flamboyant, witty demeanor in person and on television has made her well known in the United States and a celebrity abroad. Illuminating this personal history as well as the writer's literary achievements is Kathleen Krull's Presenting Paula Danziger, the first booklength appraisal of the writer's life and works. Drawing on a rich array of published sources as well as new interviews conducted especially for this book, Krull zeroes in on the details contributing to Danziger's winning outlook and extraordinary success. Of special interest is the transcript of a National Public Radio interview with Danziger in England. A candid and insightful supplement for classes ranging from middle school through graduate studies, Presenting Paula Danziger offers a long-overdue appreciation of a dominant figure in contemporary young adult literature. Included in the volume are a preface, chronology, notes and references, appendixes, selected bibliography, index, and photographs.

About this edition

• Publisher: Twayne Publishers Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0805741534
• ISBN 13: 9780805741537
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 136