Author: Robert Newton Peck
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0307549119
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
With over 65 books published, including the breathtaking (and somewhat autobiographical) A Day No Pigs Would Die, Robert Newton Peck has enjoyed an illustrious writing career. Now, in an autobiography as unique as he is, Peck tells his story through the people in his life. From his roots as a poor Vermont farmer’s son to his years as a soldier in World War II, from his time slogging away in a paper mill to his semi-retirement in Florida, Peck shows us people who too often go unseen and unheard–the country’s poor and uneducated. “For decades, I’ve examined the autobiographies of my fellow authors. Bah! Many could have been titled And Then I Wrote . . . So instead of my life and lit, here is the unusual, a tarnished treasury of plain people who enriched me, taught me virtues, and helped me hold a mite of manhood. They’re not fancy folk, so please expect no long-stemmed roses from a florist. They are, instead, the unarranged flora that I’ve handpicked from God’s greenhouse . . . weeds in bloom.” From the Hardcover edition.
Weeds in Bloom
Author: Robert Newton Peck
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0307549119
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
With over 65 books published, including the breathtaking (and somewhat autobiographical) A Day No Pigs Would Die, Robert Newton Peck has enjoyed an illustrious writing career. Now, in an autobiography as unique as he is, Peck tells his story through the people in his life. From his roots as a poor Vermont farmer’s son to his years as a soldier in World War II, from his time slogging away in a paper mill to his semi-retirement in Florida, Peck shows us people who too often go unseen and unheard–the country’s poor and uneducated. “For decades, I’ve examined the autobiographies of my fellow authors. Bah! Many could have been titled And Then I Wrote . . . So instead of my life and lit, here is the unusual, a tarnished treasury of plain people who enriched me, taught me virtues, and helped me hold a mite of manhood. They’re not fancy folk, so please expect no long-stemmed roses from a florist. They are, instead, the unarranged flora that I’ve handpicked from God’s greenhouse . . . weeds in bloom.” From the Hardcover edition.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0307549119
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
With over 65 books published, including the breathtaking (and somewhat autobiographical) A Day No Pigs Would Die, Robert Newton Peck has enjoyed an illustrious writing career. Now, in an autobiography as unique as he is, Peck tells his story through the people in his life. From his roots as a poor Vermont farmer’s son to his years as a soldier in World War II, from his time slogging away in a paper mill to his semi-retirement in Florida, Peck shows us people who too often go unseen and unheard–the country’s poor and uneducated. “For decades, I’ve examined the autobiographies of my fellow authors. Bah! Many could have been titled And Then I Wrote . . . So instead of my life and lit, here is the unusual, a tarnished treasury of plain people who enriched me, taught me virtues, and helped me hold a mite of manhood. They’re not fancy folk, so please expect no long-stemmed roses from a florist. They are, instead, the unarranged flora that I’ve handpicked from God’s greenhouse . . . weeds in bloom.” From the Hardcover edition.
Literature for Young Adults
Author: Joan L. Knickerbocker
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 135106715X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
Now in its second edition, this book explores a great variety of genres and formats of young adult literature while placing special emphasis on contemporary works with nontraditional themes, protagonists, and literary conventions that are well suited to young adult readers. It looks at the ways in which contemporary readers can access literature and share the works they're reading, and it shows teachers the resources that are available, especially online, for choosing and using good literature in the classroom and for recommending books for their students’ personal reading. In addition to traditional genre chapters, this book includes chapters on literary nonfiction; poetry, short stories, and drama; and film. Graphic novels, diversity issues, and uses of technology are also included throughout the text. The book's discussion of literary language—including traditional elements as well as metafictive terms—enables readers to share in a literary conversation with their peers (and others) when communicating about books. This book is an essential resource for preservice educators to help young adults understand and appreciate the excellent literature that is available to them. New to the second edition: New popular authors, books, and movies with a greater focus on diversity of literature Updated coverage of new trends, such as metafiction, a renewed focus on nonfiction, and retellings of canonical works Increased attention to graphic novels and multimodal texts throughout the book eResources with downloadable materials, including book lists, awards lists, and Focus Questions
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 135106715X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
Now in its second edition, this book explores a great variety of genres and formats of young adult literature while placing special emphasis on contemporary works with nontraditional themes, protagonists, and literary conventions that are well suited to young adult readers. It looks at the ways in which contemporary readers can access literature and share the works they're reading, and it shows teachers the resources that are available, especially online, for choosing and using good literature in the classroom and for recommending books for their students’ personal reading. In addition to traditional genre chapters, this book includes chapters on literary nonfiction; poetry, short stories, and drama; and film. Graphic novels, diversity issues, and uses of technology are also included throughout the text. The book's discussion of literary language—including traditional elements as well as metafictive terms—enables readers to share in a literary conversation with their peers (and others) when communicating about books. This book is an essential resource for preservice educators to help young adults understand and appreciate the excellent literature that is available to them. New to the second edition: New popular authors, books, and movies with a greater focus on diversity of literature Updated coverage of new trends, such as metafiction, a renewed focus on nonfiction, and retellings of canonical works Increased attention to graphic novels and multimodal texts throughout the book eResources with downloadable materials, including book lists, awards lists, and Focus Questions
A Study Guide for Robert Newton Peck's "A Day No Pigs Would Die"
Author: Gale, Cengage Learning
Publisher: Gale, Cengage Learning
ISBN: 1410343812
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
A Study Guide for Robert Newton Peck's "A Day No Pigs Would Die," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs.
Publisher: Gale, Cengage Learning
ISBN: 1410343812
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
A Study Guide for Robert Newton Peck's "A Day No Pigs Would Die," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs.
Robert Newton Peck
Author: Pat Scales
Publisher:
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Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 12
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Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 12
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Talking Book Topics
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Category : Talking books
Languages : en
Pages : 116
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Category : Talking books
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
School Library Journal
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Category : Children's libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 666
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Category : Children's libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 666
Book Description
Books in Bloom
Author: Valerie Bang-Jensen
Publisher: National Gardening Association, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780615936802
Category : Literature and science
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
This curriculum invites children to learn about science while experiencing a great story. Each chapter features a popular children's books that's perfect for families, classrooms, after-school programs, anyone who gardens with children. PreK-5.
Publisher: National Gardening Association, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780615936802
Category : Literature and science
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
This curriculum invites children to learn about science while experiencing a great story. Each chapter features a popular children's books that's perfect for families, classrooms, after-school programs, anyone who gardens with children. PreK-5.
Annual Bibliography of English Language and Literature
Author: Modern Humanities Research Association
Publisher:
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Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 1352
Book Description
Includes both books and articles.
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Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 1352
Book Description
Includes both books and articles.
Children's Book Review Index
Author: Gary C. Tarbert
Publisher:
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Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
The Book Review Digest
Author:
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 1844
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Publisher:
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 1844
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