Reading History in Children's Books

by Catherine Butler and Hallie O'Donovan

Book Overview

This book offers a critical account of historical books about Britain written for children, including realist novels, non-fiction, fantasy and alternative histories. It also investigates the literary, ideological and philosophical challenges involved in writing about the past, especially for an audience whose knowledge of history is often limited.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349325872
• ISBN13: 9781349325870
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"