Little Goody Two-Shoes and Other Stories: Originally Published by John Newbery: 1 (Classics of Children's Literature) - Softcover

Grenby, Matthew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1137274271 ISBN 13: 9781137274274

Publisher: Palgrave, 2013

Synopsis

John Newbery is celebrated as the first successful publisher of children's books, and the founder of modern children's literature. Three classic works published by Newbery (the authors unknown) are now available for a new generation of readers. Edited by M. O. Grenby, with an introduction, explanatory notes and suggestions for further reading.

About this title

Review:

'Finally, a series that makes available some notable children's classics of former ages...' - David Rudd, University of Bolton, UK 'An exciting new series ... No survey of children's literature would be complete without these "lost" classics.' - Kenneth Kidd, University of Florida, USA 'An indispensible resource for educators, scholars and students ... the series invites readers to engage anew with the history of children's books.' - Clare Bradford, Deakin University, Australia

Book Description:

Three classic and influential stories published by the founder of modern children's literature, John Newbery, now widely available in an affordable critical edition for a new generation of readers

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1137274271
• ISBN 13: 9781137274274
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 280