Dictionary of American Young Adult Fiction, 1997-2001: Books of Recognized Merit

by Agnes Regan Perkins and Alethea K. Helbig

Young adult readers have special needs and concerns, and librarians have become increasingly interested in selecting books suitable for them. This reference provides information about 290 books for young adults. These books received major awards between 1997 and 2001, reflect the voices of 242 different authors, and range from new to familiar themes.

Included are nearly 750 alphabetically arranged entries for individual works, authors, characters,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313324301
• ISBN13: 9780313324307
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 584 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.3" x 10.3"