LITERATURE
Nilsen, Alleen Pace

Joan Bauer

(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.

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