The Horn Book Guide

LITERATURE

Marler, Myrna Dee

Walter Dean Myers

199 pp. | Greenwood | May, 2008 | Library ISBN 978-0-313-33628-7 $45.00

(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