Revaluing British Boys' Story Papers, 1918-1939

By Helen A. Fairlie

Book Overview

This book explores the phenomenon of the story paper, the meanings and values children took from their reading, and the responses of adults to their reading choices. It argues for the revaluing of the story paper in the inter-war years, giving the genre a pivotal role in the development of children's literature.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349451061
• ISBN13: 9781349451067
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"