Author: Paul Zindel
Publisher: Starfire
ISBN: 9780553251753
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Sophomores Harry and Hortense are convinced they're the only enlightened people in their messed-up, miserable high school, which Harry's nicknamed Hormone High. When Harry and Hartense meet Jason Rohr, he confides in them that he is the last hero who can save the world, and he asks them to help him achieve his mission. Then Harry and Hortense discover some horrifying information about Jason's past. Should Harry and Hortense believe what they've learned, or should they continue to help the Jason who may be the last real-life hero?
Harry and Hortense at Hormone High
Author: Paul Zindel
Publisher: Starfire
ISBN: 9780553251753
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Sophomores Harry and Hortense are convinced they're the only enlightened people in their messed-up, miserable high school, which Harry's nicknamed Hormone High. When Harry and Hartense meet Jason Rohr, he confides in them that he is the last hero who can save the world, and he asks them to help him achieve his mission. Then Harry and Hortense discover some horrifying information about Jason's past. Should Harry and Hortense believe what they've learned, or should they continue to help the Jason who may be the last real-life hero?
Publisher: Starfire
ISBN: 9780553251753
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Sophomores Harry and Hortense are convinced they're the only enlightened people in their messed-up, miserable high school, which Harry's nicknamed Hormone High. When Harry and Hartense meet Jason Rohr, he confides in them that he is the last hero who can save the world, and he asks them to help him achieve his mission. Then Harry and Hortense discover some horrifying information about Jason's past. Should Harry and Hortense believe what they've learned, or should they continue to help the Jason who may be the last real-life hero?
Harry and Hortense at Hormone High
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ISBN: 9780812440263
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Languages : en
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ISBN: 9780812440263
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Harry and Hortenseat at Hormone High
Author: Paul Zindel
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Languages : en
Pages : 151
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Languages : en
Pages : 151
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Using Literature to Help Troubled Teenagers Cope with Identity Issues
Author: Jeffrey S. Kaplan Ed.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313007500
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
The search for one's identity is an ancient quest reflected throughout history in stories where human glory and conquest are often layered with great pain and self doubt, meant to help people discover themselves and who they are. Today, this quest is found prevalently in young adult novels, where characters wrestle with modern dilemmas in order to find themselves. This reference resource provides a link for teachers, media specialists, parents, and other adults to those novels and how to use them effectively. Educators and therapists explore the literature where common identity issues are addressed in ways intriguing to teens. Using fictional characters, these experts provide guidance on how to encourage adolescents to cope while improving their reading and writing skills. Twelve novels are examined from both a literary and psychological perspective, allowing the readers to meet the central figures as if they were living human beings. Each chapter is written by a literature specialist who has teamed up with a therapist and confronts a different identity issue, examining such dilemmas as body image, the father/son relationship, bigotry, and peer relations. This pair of experts tries to define the central character's struggle in each novel to discover who they are and to become self-actualized individuals. Each chapter also provides an annotated bibliography of other works, both fiction and nonfiction, that explore these same issues to give readers not only the insight into helping teenagers with similar problems, but also the tools with which to get teenagers reading and addressing these problems. This innovative approach is meant to provide the opportunity for adults and adolescents to better understand each other.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313007500
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
The search for one's identity is an ancient quest reflected throughout history in stories where human glory and conquest are often layered with great pain and self doubt, meant to help people discover themselves and who they are. Today, this quest is found prevalently in young adult novels, where characters wrestle with modern dilemmas in order to find themselves. This reference resource provides a link for teachers, media specialists, parents, and other adults to those novels and how to use them effectively. Educators and therapists explore the literature where common identity issues are addressed in ways intriguing to teens. Using fictional characters, these experts provide guidance on how to encourage adolescents to cope while improving their reading and writing skills. Twelve novels are examined from both a literary and psychological perspective, allowing the readers to meet the central figures as if they were living human beings. Each chapter is written by a literature specialist who has teamed up with a therapist and confronts a different identity issue, examining such dilemmas as body image, the father/son relationship, bigotry, and peer relations. This pair of experts tries to define the central character's struggle in each novel to discover who they are and to become self-actualized individuals. Each chapter also provides an annotated bibliography of other works, both fiction and nonfiction, that explore these same issues to give readers not only the insight into helping teenagers with similar problems, but also the tools with which to get teenagers reading and addressing these problems. This innovative approach is meant to provide the opportunity for adults and adolescents to better understand each other.
The Pigman
Author: Paul Zindel
Publisher: Graymalkin Media
ISBN: 1935169025
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
One of the best-selling young adult books of all time, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Zindel. John Conlan is nicknamed “The Bathroom Bomber” after setting off firecrackers in the boys’ bathroom 23 times without ever getting caught. John and his best friend, Lorraine, can never please their parents, and school is a chore. To pass the time, they play pranks on unsuspecting people and it's during one of these pranks that they meet the “Pigman.” In spite of themselves, John and Lorraine soon get caught up in Mr. Pignati’s zest for life. In fact, they become so involved that they begin to destroy the only corner of the world that has ever mattered to them. Can they stop before it’s too late?'
Publisher: Graymalkin Media
ISBN: 1935169025
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
One of the best-selling young adult books of all time, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Zindel. John Conlan is nicknamed “The Bathroom Bomber” after setting off firecrackers in the boys’ bathroom 23 times without ever getting caught. John and his best friend, Lorraine, can never please their parents, and school is a chore. To pass the time, they play pranks on unsuspecting people and it's during one of these pranks that they meet the “Pigman.” In spite of themselves, John and Lorraine soon get caught up in Mr. Pignati’s zest for life. In fact, they become so involved that they begin to destroy the only corner of the world that has ever mattered to them. Can they stop before it’s too late?'
Teaching Children to be Literate
Author: Anthony V. Manzo
Publisher: LiteracyLeaders
ISBN: 9780153005602
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 698
Book Description
Prepares teachers for careers in literacy education, emphasizing the role of literacy education in promoting the spirit of democratic life. Chapters on the reading process, teacher empowerment, teaching approaches, higher order literacy, content area reading, and literacy provisions for children wit
Publisher: LiteracyLeaders
ISBN: 9780153005602
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 698
Book Description
Prepares teachers for careers in literacy education, emphasizing the role of literacy education in promoting the spirit of democratic life. Chapters on the reading process, teacher empowerment, teaching approaches, higher order literacy, content area reading, and literacy provisions for children wit
The 100 Most Popular Young Adult Authors
Author: Bernard A. Drew
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031307819X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
The book focuses on individuals writing in the '90s, but also includes 12 classic authors (e.g., Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, J.R.R. Tolkien) who are still widely read by teens. It also covers some authors known primarily for adult literature (e.g., Stephen King) and some who write mainly for middle readers but are also popular among young adults (e.g., Betsy Byars). An affordable alternative to multivolume publications, this book makes a great collection development tool and resource for author studies. It will also help readers find other books by and about their favorite writers.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031307819X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
The book focuses on individuals writing in the '90s, but also includes 12 classic authors (e.g., Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, J.R.R. Tolkien) who are still widely read by teens. It also covers some authors known primarily for adult literature (e.g., Stephen King) and some who write mainly for middle readers but are also popular among young adults (e.g., Betsy Byars). An affordable alternative to multivolume publications, this book makes a great collection development tool and resource for author studies. It will also help readers find other books by and about their favorite writers.
The School Librarian
Author: School Library Association
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : School librarians
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : School librarians
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Great Authors of Popular Fiction
Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
ISBN: 162275087X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
While a number of genresincluding mystery, romance, fantasy, science fiction, horror, literary fiction, and thrillers, among otherscomprise the broader category of fiction, few authors in those genres can claim popular crossover appeal. Culled from a variety of these genres, the authors profiled in this appealing volume have penned books that have done just that. Readers will be introduced to the lives and works of such writers as Judy Blume, Michael Chabon, Suzanne Collins, Dave Eggers, Yann Martel, Toni Morrison, and Kurt Vonnegut, learning how they achieved widespread acclaim and transcended literary conventions.
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
ISBN: 162275087X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
While a number of genresincluding mystery, romance, fantasy, science fiction, horror, literary fiction, and thrillers, among otherscomprise the broader category of fiction, few authors in those genres can claim popular crossover appeal. Culled from a variety of these genres, the authors profiled in this appealing volume have penned books that have done just that. Readers will be introduced to the lives and works of such writers as Judy Blume, Michael Chabon, Suzanne Collins, Dave Eggers, Yann Martel, Toni Morrison, and Kurt Vonnegut, learning how they achieved widespread acclaim and transcended literary conventions.
Say Goodnight, Gracie
Author: Julie Reece Deaver
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062311905
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Julie Reece Deaver's classic novel of loss and gradual acceptance has touched the hearts of ordinary readers for more than twenty years. Morgan and Jimmy have been best friends forever, and know each other inside out. They do everything together—they even argue well. But after a terrible accident, Morgan suddenly has to face life alone. Without Jimmy around, though, it’s like the best part of her has died. How could he do this to her? This moving novel has been used in grief counseling teen in counseling centers around the country, and it remains as fresh and poignant as when it was first published.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062311905
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Julie Reece Deaver's classic novel of loss and gradual acceptance has touched the hearts of ordinary readers for more than twenty years. Morgan and Jimmy have been best friends forever, and know each other inside out. They do everything together—they even argue well. But after a terrible accident, Morgan suddenly has to face life alone. Without Jimmy around, though, it’s like the best part of her has died. How could he do this to her? This moving novel has been used in grief counseling teen in counseling centers around the country, and it remains as fresh and poignant as when it was first published.