Beacham's Guide to Literature for Young Adults

9-vol. base set
Published by Beacham Publishing Corporation

Entries run 6-8 pages in length and follow the same format by including:

Title
Genre (i.e., biography, novel, short story)
Publication date
Author name
Listing of major books for young adults
Author's life and contributions
Overview
Setting
Themes and characters
Literary qualities
Social sensitivity
Topics for discussion
Ideas for reports and papers
Related titles
For further reference

By following the same format, entries train students to look for the same clearly defined formulas in other areas.

Complete coverage of classic and contemporary titles

Nine volumes have been published since 1990, covering more than 650 titles of novels and other books of interest to young adults. Libraries can purchase all nine volumes for a complete collection of young adult literature, or opt to select individual volumes and mini-sets as well. Volumes 1-3 and 6-8 are mini-sets, with update volumes 4, 5 and 9 released to maintain the relevancy of the data.

Volumes 1-3 cover classics in all genres through 1989, including:

Volumes 4 and 5 can be purchased individually, and cover the following genres:

Volumes 6-8 and Vol. 9 cover contemporary titles. Each volume and mini-set contains an index, and Vol. 9 contains a cumulative index for all volumes and an appendix to titles organized by major themes.

As a complete collection or as a single volume, Beacham's Guide to Literature for Young Adults complements both eager learners and those in the early stages of literature appreciation.

Published/Released: April 1999
ISBN 13: 9780787649791
ISBN 10: 0787649791
DDC: 028.1
Product number: 171473
Shipping Weight: 45.00 lbs (20.41 kgs)