Perry Nodelman (390 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. The Pleasures of Children's Literature, Third Edition, offers an overview of children's literature in the context of current professional discussion of children's literature and reading. Focusing on controversial issues and designed to provoke thought and debate, this ground-breaking text examines literary response to and analysis of the entire field of literary texts written by adults for children. The Pleasures of Children's Literature, Third Edition introduces and describes relevant current views in a number of disciplines, including literary theory; ideological, cultural and media studies; theories of visual culture and folklore; developmental and cognitive psychology; and pedagogical practice. Noteworthy new author team Nodelman and Reimer offer introductions to a range of relevant questions and approaches, and give readers an overview of theoretical approaches current in literary studies and related disciplines. They offer readers insight into the ways these studies and approaches might illuminate both children's responses and their own responses to understanding children's literature.…

paperback. Condition: Fair.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Why is John Nesbit trapped in the bottle?Johnny Nesbit knows all about the Strangers -- the fairies who stole his baby sister a year ago. He knows they must be involved when he wakes up in a pink bedroom, in a strange house, within a glass bottle -- being held by his former classmate Cheryl Zennor. The new, pint-sized Johnny must once again risk his life to combat the Strangers, get himself and Cheryl home, and rescue the small army of green-skinned children for whom Cheryl cares. And Johnny knows that things are never as easy as they seem when the Strangers are involved.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Why is John Nesbit trapped in the bottle?Johnny Nesbit knows all about the Strangers -- the fairies who stole his baby sister a year ago. He knows they must be involved when he wakes up in a pink bedroom, in a strange house, within a glass bottle -- being held by his former classmate Cheryl Zennor. The new, pint-sized Johnny must once again risk his life to combat the Strangers, get himself and Cheryl home, and rescue the small army of green-skinned children for whom Cheryl cares. And Johnny knows that things are never as easy as they seem when the Strangers are involved.…

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Condition: Fair. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: Reprint ] Publisher: Scholastic Inc. Pub Date: 6/1/1996 Binding: Paperback Pages: 188 Reprint edition.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

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Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

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Hardback. Condition: Good. When John Nesbit discovers that his sister has been stolen by Fairies and replaced with a changeling, he knows he must rescue her--although his journey to the world of the Strangers will lead to confrontations with terrifying creatures. In turn funny and startling, this richly satisfying adventure combines British mythology and oral traditions with contemporary characters and settings.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: acceptable. The book is complete and readable, with all pages and cover intact. Dust jacket, shrink wrap, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may have light notes, highlighting, or minor water exposure, but nothing that affects readability. May be an ex-library copy and could include library markings or stickers.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 3rd. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. The Pleasures of Children's Literature, Third Edition, offers an overview of children's literature in the context of current professional discussion of children's literature and reading. Focusing on controversial issues and designed to provoke thought and debate, this ground-breaking text examines literary response to and analysis of the entire field of literary texts written by adults for children. The Pleasures of Children's Literature, Third Edition introduces and describes relevant current views in a number of disciplines, including literary theory; ideological, cultural and media studies; theories of visual culture and folklore; developmental and cognitive psychology; and pedagogical practice. Noteworthy new author team Nodelman and Reimer offer introductions to a range of relevant questions and approaches, and give readers an overview of theoretical approaches current in literary studies and related disciplines. They offer readers insight into the ways these studies and approaches might illuminate both children's responses and their own responses to understanding children's literature.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Why is John Nesbit trapped in the bottle?Johnny Nesbit knows all about the Strangers -- the fairies who stole his baby sister a year ago. He knows they must be involved when he wakes up in a pink bedroom, in a strange house, within a glass bottle -- being held by his former classmate Cheryl Zennor. The new, pint-sized Johnny must once again risk his life to combat the Strangers, get himself and Cheryl home, and rescue the small army of green-skinned children for whom Cheryl cares. And Johnny knows that things are never as easy as they seem when the Strangers are involved.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Why is John Nesbit trapped in the bottle?Johnny Nesbit knows all about the Strangers -- the fairies who stole his baby sister a year ago. He knows they must be involved when he wakes up in a pink bedroom, in a strange house, within a glass bottle -- being held by his former classmate Cheryl Zennor. The new, pint-sized Johnny must once again risk his life to combat the Strangers, get himself and Cheryl home, and rescue the small army of green-skinned children for whom Cheryl cares. And Johnny knows that things are never as easy as they seem when the Strangers are involved.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. The Hidden Adult is a focused and sophisticated analysis of children's literature and a major contribution to the theory and criticism of the genre.