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ERIC Number: EJ513752
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0740-8188
"If They Read Nancy Drew, So What?": Series Book Readers Talk Back.
Ross, Catherine Sheldrick
Library & Information Science Research, v17 n3 p201-36 Sum 1995
Reviews the history of children's fiction series publishing, examines the childhood reading histories of adult readers who currently read for pleasure, and investigates the reading of series books as an essential stage in the reading development. Also discusses the need for public libraries to be aware of different patron reading levels. (contains 52 references) (JMV)
Descriptors: Adults, Books, Childrens Literature, Developmental Stages, Fiction, Public Libraries, Publishing Industry, Reading Achievement, Reading Habits, Serials
Publication Type: Historical Materials; Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Childhood Recollection; Historical Background