Comics to Classics: A Guide to Books for Teens and Preteens
- ISBN-10
- 1101161701
- ISBN-13
- 9781101161708
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 256
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1994-10-01
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Author
- Arthea J. S. Reed
Description
For each developmental stage between the ages of 10 and 18, educator Arthea J. S. Reed provides lists of books organized by genre and carefully selected for teen appeal. In addition to a detailed bibliography, Reed focuses on the particular challenges for each age group, and highlights strategies for parents to persuade their children to read. This guide will help parents and teachers choose the right books for every reading level and interest.
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Other editions
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- 1988
- 121 pages
- Paperback
- International Reading Association
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