(4) YA Teen Reads: Student Companions to Young Adult Literature series. This biocritical study of Myers's work presents synopses of his best known books, comprehensive explications of themes and literary techniques, and biographical information that can be examined to help contextualize his writing. While it's likely to be useful as reference material for students and teachers, the volume's accessibility is limited due to dense text blocks and unappealing design. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) YA Teen Reads: Student Companions to Young Adult Literature series. These comprehensive biocritical studies of two popular children's authors begin with some biographical background information contextualizing their work. The books then provide descriptions and cogent analysis of the authors' most well-known titles. While likely to be useful resources for teachers, the volumes will be less accessible to students due to dense blocks of text and unappealing design. Bib., ind. Review covers these Teen Reads: Student Companions to Young Adult Literature titles: Gary Paulsen and Sharon Creech.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) YA Teen Reads: Student Companions to Young Adult Literature series. These comprehensive biocritical studies of two popular children's authors begin with some biographical background information contextualizing their work. The books then provide descriptions and cogent analysis of the authors' most well-known titles. While likely to be useful resources for teachers, the volumes will be less accessible to students due to dense blocks of text and unappealing design. Bib., ind. Review covers these Teen Reads: Student Companions to Young Adult Literature titles: Gary Paulsen and Sharon Creech.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) YA Teen Reads: Student Companions to Young Adult Literature series. The book begins with an interview with Bauer then provides comprehensive synopses of her books as well as explications of major themes and literary techniques. Biographical information is also included, though it's not the focus. Readers will find useful details for reports, but unlike Bauer's funny, engaging books, the format and design of this volume--dense text with few photos--is off-puttingly dull. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute